Definitions for: Suggestion


[n] the act of inducing hypnosis
[n] an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion"
[n] a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
[n] the act of suggesting; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
[n] a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"



Webster (1913) Definition: Sug*ges"tion, n. (Hypnotism)
The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in
the mind of the hypnotizer.


Sug*ges"tion, n. [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) 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.) 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.

Usage: 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.

Synonyms: hint, hypnotism, mesmerism, proffer, prompting, proposition, trace

See Also: advance, approach, breath, feeler, ghost, hint, idea, influence, inkling, intimation, intimation, overture, persuasion, proposal, small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity, spark, suasion, thought, touch, trace

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