Supposal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈpəʊzəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Supposal is a noun meaning The act of supposing; supposition.
Meaning
The act of supposing; supposition.
More Meanings
- Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis.
Example Sentences
Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom.
[W]e may, if we attentively consider and examine it, find that there are circumstances sufficient, upon the supposals of the excellent contrivance of their machine, to excite and force them to act after such or such a manner […].
Word Forms
- supposals
Synonyms for supposal
Depending on context, synonyms include supposition.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supposition, supposing, assumption, assumpt, subsumption, supersedure.
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