Category:Suggestion

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)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: 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.