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