Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supposition
noun
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
An assumption or something that is supposed; a belief or idea that is taken for granted without proof.
Examples
- Her supposition about the outcome of the game turned out to be correct.
- The study was based on the supposition that all participants would respond similarly.
- He made a supposition regarding the cause of the event based on previous experiences.
Meaning
A supposition is a belief or idea that we hold to be true, even if it has not been verified or confirmed.
Synonyms
- assumption
- presumption
- hypothesis
- conjecture
- theory
