suggestion

noun sug·ges·tion \səg-ˈjes-chən, sə-ˈjes-, -ˈjesh-\

: an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave

: something that is said in an indirect way

: an action, quality, appearance, etc., that seems to indicate the presence or existence of something

Full Definition of SUGGESTION

a : the act or process of suggesting

b : something suggested

a : the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion>

b : the process by which one thought leads to another especially through association of ideas

: a slight indication : trace <a suggestion of a smile>

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First Known Use of SUGGESTION

14th century

Related to SUGGESTION

Synonyms: clue, cue, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, hint

Rhymes with SUGGESTION

congestion, cross-question, digestion, ingestion, self-question, tag question

SUGGESTION Defined for Kids

suggestion

noun sug·ges·tion \səg-ˈjes-chən, sə-ˈjes-\

Definition of SUGGESTION for Kids

: a thought or plan that is offered or proposed <I have a suggestion. Let's get pizza.>

: the act or process of putting a thought in someone's mind <At his suggestion we left.>

: ¹hint 2 <She wore just a suggestion of a smile.>

Medical Dictionary

suggestion

noun sug·ges·tion \sə(g)-ˈjes-chən, -ˈjesh-\

Medical Definition of SUGGESTION

a : the act or process of impressing something (as an idea, attitude, or desired action) upon the mind of another <suggestion in response to propaganda—Psychological Abstracts> b : the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion>

: something impressed upon the mind by suggestion <the posthypnotic carrying out of suggestions held in the unconscious—G. S. Blum>