suggestion Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an idea that is suggested
- the picnic was her suggestion
noun a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
proposition; proffer.
- it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
noun a just detectable amount
trace; hint.
- he speaks French with a trace of an accent
noun persuasion formulated as a suggestion
prompting.
noun the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
noun the act of inducing hypnosis
mesmerism; hypnotism.

F. suggestion, L. suggestio.

The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.
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.
Charge; complaint; accusation. Obs. "A false suggestion." Chaucer.
(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.
(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. -- 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.