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Meaning of supposition
A supposition is an uncertain belief or opinion.
Etymology of supposition
The word "supposition" has its roots in the Old French word "supposicion," derived from the Latin "suppositio," which is a combination of "sub" (under) and "ponere" (to place), originally meaning "a putting under" or "a placing beneath"
Historically, the term has been used in philosophy, logic, and rhetoric to describe the act of making an assumption or hypothesis
Synonyms
assumption
hypothesis
theory
conjecture
speculation
guess
surmise
presumption
premise
postulate
proposition
supposal
surmisation
inference
deduction
conclusion
opinion
belief
notion
idea
concept
theory
proposition
thesis
postulation
conjecturing
speculating
guessing
presuming
assuming
hypothesizing
Definitions
- A proposition or assumption made on the basis of incomplete information or without firm evidence
- * The act of supposing or assuming something to be true or the case
Usage Examples
- It was only a supposition, but it seemed likely that the new policy would lead to increased costs
- * Her supposition that the company would go bankrupt proved to be correct
Antonyms
fact
reality
truth
certainty
confirmation
verification
proof
evidence
demonstration
actuality
authenticity
validity
substantiation
corroboration
affirmation
assurance
guarantee
surety
certainty
confidence
conviction