suggestion
UK: səˈdʒɛstʃən | US: səˈdʒɛstʃən
n. an idea or plan put forward for consideration
n. a subtle indication or hint
n. the act of influencing someone’s thoughts or actions indirectly
The word "suggestion" originates from Latin suggestio, derived from suggerere (to bring up, supply, or propose), combining sub- (under) + gerere (to carry). Over time, it evolved in Middle English to denote the act of proposing an idea or subtly influencing someone. The morpheme suggest retains its core meaning of "proposing," while -ion transforms the verb into a noun, reflecting the result or process of the action.
She made a helpful suggestion to improve the project.
His tone carried a suggestion of disapproval.
The advertisement relies on subtle suggestion to persuade viewers.
I followed your suggestion and tried the new restaurant.
There was no suggestion of fraud in the report.