opinion
UK: əˈpɪnjən | US: əˈpɪnjən
n. a belief or judgment about something, not necessarily based on facts
n. a formal statement of advice by an expert or authoritative body
n. the prevailing view or public sentiment
The word "opinion" traces back to Latin opinio (a belief, judgment), derived from opinari (to think, suppose). The root opin- reflects the act of forming a mental judgment, while -ion nominalizes the concept into a result or state. Over time, the term evolved in Old French as opinion before entering Middle English, retaining its core meaning of a personal viewpoint or assessment.
Her opinion on the matter differed sharply from his.
The committee sought a legal opinion before proceeding.
Public opinion shifted after the scandal was revealed.
He voiced his opinion during the meeting.
In my opinion, the plan needs further refinement.