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suggestion
has definitions from the field of psychology
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[ noun ] an idea that is suggested
Examples "the picnic was her suggestion" Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)For_example , a writer in a recent number of The_Queen hyperbolically states that `` of the myriad imprecations the only one which the English Catholics really resent is the suggestion that they are ' un English '' ' . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)The useful suggestion of Professor_David_Hawkins which considers culture as a third stage in biological evolution fits quite beautifully then with our suggestion that science has provided us with a rather successful technique for building protective artificial environments . The useful suggestion of Professor_David_Hawkins which considers culture as a third stage in biological evolution fits quite beautifully then with our suggestion that science has provided us with a rather successful technique for building protective artificial environments . (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)During the latter days of November to the day of Brown 's execution , it seems that most Rhode_Islanders did not concur in `` E._B. 's '' suggestion . (Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)White 's suggestion flattered , but he did not like the identity . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
Synonyms Examples "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" Used in print (Mr. America, 4:6...)Really there is no reason why this fine exercise should not find_its_way into your leg program at all times , for the following suggestions show why it is so effective : (Clifford H. Pope, The Giant Snakes....)Thus , his estimate lies between Oliver 's suggestion of at_least 37 feet and the 50 - foot `` monstrous freaks '' intimated by Heuvelmans . (Brand Blanshard, "The Emotive Theory," Robert...)The suggestion that in saying something evil had occurred we were after_all making no mistake , because we had never meant anyhow to say anything about the past suffering , seems to me merely frivolous . (Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)He had thought that the suggestion of taking it himself would tip the colonel in the direction of serving his own order , but the slip_of_paper was folded and absently thrust into the colonel 's belt . (Jane Gilmore Rushing, "Against the Moon,"...)There was the suggestion of ice_water , and - in_spite of the protest `` We 're not really thirsty '' - Linda_Kay , to escape the stuffy air and the smothering soft voices , hurried to the kitchen . |
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[ noun ] the act of suggesting
Synonyms Examples "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" Related terms |
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[ noun ] a just detectable amount
Examples "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Just the barest suggestion of a heel is found on teenage pumps . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (psychology) the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
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