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Supposition

Verb / ˌsʌpʌˈzɪʃʌn / Another word for supposition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An uncertain belief or assumption about something.

Synonyms & similar words

assumption speculation hypothesis guess surmise surmisal supposal conjecture assumption presumption hypothesis conjecture theory postulation speculation guess surmise notion belief idea thought expectation anticipation imagination fancy fantasy illusion delusion

Example sentences

  1. His supposition was that she would arrive at noon.
  2. Without any evidence, the supposition that the company was going bankrupt was just a rumor.
  3. The entire argument was built on a supposition that turned out to be false.
  4. His supposition was that the package would arrive tomorrow.
  5. I'm working on the supposition that they'll say yes.

Quotes

  • Supposition is the mother of ignorance. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • A supposition is like a watch that doesn't keep time; it stops and has to be wound up again. - William Hazlitt
  • It is a great advantage for a system of philosophy to be substantially true. - Thomas Aquinas

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