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 suggested
2 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 ideas
3 : a slight indication : trace <a suggestion of a smile>