Sug-gĕs'tion, n.
(sug-jĕst'yun, or sud-jĕst'yun), n. [Lat. & Pr. suggestio, Fr. suggestion, Sp. suggestion, It. suggestione.]
- The act of suggesting.
- That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a diffident proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement.
Why do I yield to that suggestion? Shak. 3. (Law.) Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, as the death or insolvency of a party. Syn.—Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation.—SUGGESTION, HINT. A hint is a word offered, and is the briefest mode of calling one's attention to a subject. A suggestion is literally 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 be merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended to furnish us with some practical assistance or directions. “He gave me a hint of my danger, and added some kind 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, they say, is killed to-night On your suggestion. Shak.