1. [n]  the act of inducing hypnosis
2. [n]  an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion"
3. [n]  a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
4. [n]  the act of suggesting; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
5. [n]  a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"

SUGGESTION is a 10 letter word that starts with S.

1. \Sug*ges"tion\, n. (Hypnotism)
   The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in
   the mind of the hypnotizer.
   
   

2. \Sug*ges"tion\, n. [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.]
   1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.
   
   2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a
      hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a
      secret incitement; temptation.
   
            Why do I yield to that suggestion?    --Shak.
   
   3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.] ``A false
      suggestion.'' --Chaucer.
   
   4. (Law) Information without oath; an entry of a material
      fact or circumstance on the record for the information of
      the court, at the death or insolvency of a party.
   
   5. (Physiol. & Metaph.) The act or power of originating or
      recalling ideas or relations, distinguished as original
      and relative; -- a term much used by Scottish
      metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown.
   
   Syn: Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation.
   
   Usage: {Suggestion}, {Hint}. A hint is the briefest or most
          indirect mode of calling one's attention to a subject.
          A suggestion is 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 by merely negative
          in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended
          to furnish us with some practical assistance or
          direction. ``He gave me a hint of my danger, and added
          some 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, whom they say is killed to-night On your
                suggestion.                       --Shak.