Main Entry:

sug·ges·tion

Pronunciation:

\səg-ˈjes-chən, sə-ˈjes-, -ˈjesh-\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: the act or process of suggesting b: something suggested2 a: the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion> b: the process by which one thought leads to another especially through association of ideas3: a slight indication : trace <a suggestion of a smile>