Supposition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Supposition is a noun meaning Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.
Meaning
Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.
More Meanings
- The act or an instance of supposing.
Example Sentences
The supposition that Geoffrey had been chloroformed was a reasonable hypothesis at that stage of the disclosure.
Word Forms
- suppositions
Synonyms for supposition
Depending on context, synonyms include assumption, conjecture, foreguess, given, guess, guesstimate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conjecture, supposal, surmise, assumption, guess, hypothesis.
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