Supposition: meaning, definitions and examples
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supposition
[ ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən ]
in reasoning
An uncertain belief; a hypothesis, conjecture, or theory. It is a supposition that the company will merge with a competitor next year.
Synonyms
assumption, guess, presumption, speculation
Examples of usage
- Her supposition that he was guilty turned out to be wrong.
- The argument is based on the supposition that all people are rational beings.
in everyday language
An assumption made without proof. It is just a supposition that she will be late.
Synonyms
belief, conjecture, guess, presumption
Examples of usage
- The whole plan is based on a series of unproven suppositions.
- The theory rests on the supposition that the Earth is the center of the universe.
Translations
Translations of the word "supposition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suposição
🇮🇳 अनुमान
🇩🇪 Annahme
🇮🇩 dugaan
🇺🇦 припущення
🇵🇱 przypuszczenie
🇯🇵 仮定 (katei)
🇫🇷 supposition
🇪🇸 suposición
🇹🇷 varsayım
🇰🇷 가정 (gajeong)
🇸🇦 افتراض (iftiḑāḑ)
🇨🇿 předpoklad
🇸🇰 predpoklad
🇨🇳 假设 (jiǎshè)
🇸🇮 domneva
🇮🇸 ágiskun
🇰🇿 болжам
🇬🇪 ვარაუდი (varaudi)
🇦🇿 fərziyyə
🇲🇽 suposición
Word origin
The word 'supposition' originated from the Latin word 'supponere', meaning 'to put under, substitute'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'supposition' has evolved to represent both uncertain beliefs in reasoning and assumptions made without proof.
See also: supposedly, suppositional.