sug·ges·tion (s g-j s ch n, s -j s -)n.1. The act of suggesting. 2. Something suggested: We ordered the shrimp, a suggestion of the waiter. 3. The sequential process by which one thought or mental image leads to another. 4. a. A psychological process by which an idea is induced in or adopted by another without argument, command, or coercion. b. An idea or response so induced. 5. A hint or trace: just a suggestion of makeup; the first suggestion of trouble ahead. |
suggestion Noun 1. something that is suggested 2. a hint or indication: the entire castle gave no suggestion of period 3. Psychol the process whereby the presentation of an idea to a receptive individual leads to the acceptance of that idea
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | suggestion - an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion"idea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" posthypnotic suggestion - a suggestion that is made to a person who is hypnotized that specifies an action he will perform (usually in response to a cue) after he has awakened | | 2. | suggestion - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) touch, trace, ghost - a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face" | | 3. | suggestion - a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"spark - a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency" | | 4. | suggestion - persuasion formulated as a suggestionpersuasion, suasion - the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action | | 5. | suggestion - the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association | | 6. | suggestion - the act of inducing hypnosisinfluence - causing something without any direct or apparent effort |
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