supposal meaning

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supposal (noun): a hypothesis that is taken for granted.

supposal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

supposal as a noun

  1. a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    • any society is built upon certain assumptions

    Synonyms: assumption, supposition

    Type of: hypothesis

    Kinds: conclusion, basis, given, basic assumption

    Related forms: suppose

  2. the cognitive process of supposing

    Synonyms: supposition

    Type of: conjecture

    Kinds: presupposition

    Related forms: suppose

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in AL · 8-letter words

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