supposition meaning
UK US /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ 4 syllables
supposition (noun): a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
supposition has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
supposition as a noun
- a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Synonyms: guess, conjecture, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis
Type of: opinion
Kinds: divination
Related forms: suppositional, supposititious, suppositious, suppose
- a hypothesis that is taken for granted
- any society is built upon certain assumptions
Synonyms: assumption, supposal
Type of: hypothesis
Kinds: conclusion, basis, given, basic assumption
Related forms: suppositional, supposititious, suppositious
- the cognitive process of supposing
Synonyms: supposal
Type of: conjecture
Kinds: presupposition
Related forms: suppositional, suppose
How to pronounce supposition
supposition is pronounced /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with supposition
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in ON · 11-letter words
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