SUGGESTION

hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion

(noun) the act of inducing hypnosis

suggestion

(noun) the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association

suggestion

(noun) an idea that is suggested; “the picnic was her suggestion”

suggestion, proposition, proffer

(noun) a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; “it was a suggestion we couldn’t refuse”

suggestion, prompting

(noun) persuasion formulated as a suggestion

trace, hint, tint, suggestion

(noun) a just detectable amount; “he speaks French with a trace of an accent”; “a hint mockery in her manner”; “a tint of glamour”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

suggestion (countable and uncountable, plural suggestions)

(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

(uncountable) The act of suggesting.

(countable, psychology) Something implied, which the mind is liable to take as fact.

The act of exercising control over a hypnotised subject by communicating some belief or impulse by means of words or gestures; the idea so suggested.

(law, countable) information, insinuation, speculation, as opposed to a sworn testimony and evidence

Synonyms

• (something suggested): hint, incitement, proposal

• See also advice

Source: Wiktionary

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Sug*ges"tion, n. Etym: [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.]

1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.

2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation. Why do I yield to that suggestion Shak.

3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.] "A false suggestion." Chaucer.

4. (Law)

Definition: Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the death or insolvency of a party.

5. (Physiol. & Metaph.)

Definition: The act or power of originating or recalling ideas or relations, distinguished as original and relative; -- a term much used by Scottish metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown.

Syn.

– Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation.

– Suggestion, Hint. A hint is the briefest or most indirect mode of calling one's attention to a subject. A suggestion is a putting of something before the mind for consideration, an indirect or guarded mode of presenting argument or advice. A hint is usually something slight or covert, and may by merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended to furnish us with some practical assistance or direction. "He gave me a hint of my danger, and added some suggestions as to the means of avoiding it." Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. Pope. Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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