Definition of Supposition

1. Noun. A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.

Exact synonyms: Conjecture, Guess, Hypothesis, Speculation, Surmisal, Surmise
Generic synonyms: Opinion, View
Specialized synonyms: Divination
Derivative terms: Conjectural, Guess, Guess, Guess, Hypothecate, Hypothesize, Hypothetical, Speculate, Suppose, Suppositional, Suppositious, Supposititious, Surmise, Surmise, Surmise

2. Noun. A hypothesis that is taken for granted. "Any society is built upon certain assumptions"
Exact synonyms: Assumption, Supposal
Specialized synonyms: Conclusion, Base, Basis, Cornerstone, Foundation, Fundament, Groundwork, Given, Precondition, Presumption, Basic Assumption, Constatation, Self-evident Truth
Generic synonyms: Hypothesis, Possibility, Theory
Derivative terms: Assume, Suppose, Suppositional, Suppositious, Supposititious

3. Noun. The cognitive process of supposing.
Exact synonyms: Supposal
Generic synonyms: Conjecture
Specialized synonyms: Presupposition
Derivative terms: Suppose, Suppose, Suppose, Suppose, Suppositional

Definition of Supposition

1. n. The act of supposing, laying down, imagining, or considering as true or existing, what is known not to be true, or what is not proved.

Definition of Supposition

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Supposition

support stocking
support system
supposable
supposably
supposal
supposals
suppose
supposed
supposed(a)
supposed(p)
supposedly
supposer
supposers
supposes
supposing
supposition (current term)
suppositional
suppositions
suppositious
supposititious
suppositories
suppository
suppress
suppressant
suppressants
suppressed
suppresser
suppresser gene
suppresses
suppressibility

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