Notion

A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

An odd or fanciful or capricious idea

Type of

Idea

Thought

Examples

The theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories

A general inclusive concept

Has types

Mumpsimus

Derivation

Notional

(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items

Type of

Article

Has types

Ribbon

Examples

Buttons and needles are notions