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View usage for: (sʌpəzɪʃən) Word forms: plural suppositions1. countable noun [oft NOUN that]A supposition is an idea or statement which someone believes or assumes to be true, although they may have no evidence for it. [formal] There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded. As with many such suppositions in natural history, no one had ever tested it. Synonyms: belief, idea, notion, view More Synonyms of supposition 2. uncountable nounYou can describe someone's ideas or statements as supposition if you disapprove of the fact that they have no evidence to support them. [disapproval] The authorities said much of the report was based on supposition or inaccuracy. supposition in British English (ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən) noun2. a fact, theory, etc, that is supposed Derived forms suppositional (ˌsuppoˈsitional) adjective suppositionally (ˌsuppoˈsitionally) adverb suppositionless (ˌsuppoˈsitionless) adjective supposition in American English (ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən) noun2. something supposed; assumption; hypothesis Also supˈposal (səˈpoʊzəl) Derived forms suppositional (ˌsuppoˈsitional) adjective suppositionally (ˌsuppoˈsitionally) adverb Word origin OFr < L suppositio < suppositus, pp. of supponere: see suppose Examples of 'supposition' in a sentencesupposition Definition an idea or a statement believed or assumed to be true There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded. Additional synonymsDefinition something that is taken for granted They are wrong in their assumption that we are all alike. Synonyms presumption, theory, opinion, belief, guess, expectation, fancy, suspicion, premise, acceptance, hypothesis, anticipation, inference, conjecture, surmise, supposition, presupposition, premise, postulation Definition a guess Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact. Synonyms guess, theory, fancy, notion, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, inference, presumption, surmise, theorizing, guesswork, supposition, shot in the dark, guesstimate (informal) My guess is that she's waiting for you to make the first move. Synonyms supposition, feeling, idea, theory, notion, suspicion, hypothesisNearby words ofsupposition - suppose
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Additional synonymsDefinition the process of arriving at conclusions or estimates by guessing He bases his claim on a few facts and a lot of guesswork. Synonyms speculation, theory, presumption, conjecture, estimation, surmise, suppositionDefinition a suggested explanation for a group of facts, accepted either as a basis for further verification or as likely to be true Different hypotheses have been put forward. Synonyms theory, premise, proposition, assumption, thesis, postulate, supposition, premiseDefinition a belief or opinion Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own. Synonyms notion, thought, view, understanding, teaching, opinion, belief, conclusion, hypothesis, impression, conviction, judgment, interpretation, sentiment, doctrine, conception, viewpointDefinition an idea or opinion the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities. Synonyms idea, view, opinion, belief, concept, impression, judgment, sentiment, conception, apprehension, inkling, mental image or picture, pictureDefinition a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty Synonyms assumption, opinion, belief, guess, hypothesis, anticipation, conjecture, surmise, supposition, presupposition, premiseI had published my speculations about the future of the universe. Synonyms theory, opinion, hypothesis, conjecture, guess, consideration, deliberation, contemplation, surmise, guesswork, suppositionDefinition a conclusion based on incomplete or uncertain evidence Her surmise proved correct. Synonyms guess, speculation, assumption, thought, idea, conclusion, notion, suspicion, hypothesis, deduction, inference, presumption, conjecture, suppositionDefinition an idea or opinion There is a theory that they met each other a few years ago. Synonyms belief, feeling, speculation, assumption, guess, hunch, presumption, conjecture, surmise, suppositionDefinition opinion, judgment, or belief You should make your views known to your local MP. Synonyms opinion, thought, idea, belief, thinking, feeling, attitude, reckoning, impression, notion, conviction, judgment, point of view, sentiment, viewpoint, persuasion, way of thinking, standpoint |