supposition

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
  2. noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  3. noun the cognitive process of supposing

Etymology

From Middle English supposicioun, from Anglo-Norman supposicion, from Latin suppositiō, suppositiōnem (“supposition”), from sub- (“under”) + positiō, positiōnem (“position; theme”), from positus (“position”), from the perfect passive participle of pōnō, pōnere (“put, place”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

guess, conjecture, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis

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