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supposition

 

[ ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

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