Added 7 October 2026
opinion
/əˈpɪn.jən/ noun
In Latin: ōpīniō, sententia, iudicium Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opinion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system.
- The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
- Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
verb
- To have or express as an opinion.
Origin
From English opine + -ion, from Middle English opinion, opinioun, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French opinion, from Latin opīniō, from opīnor (“to opine”). Displaced native Old English wēna.
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