Synonyms for supposition

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhp-uh-zish-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsʌp əˈzɪʃ ən

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Définition of supposition

Origin : early 15c., a term in logic, from Late Latin suppositionem (nominative suppositio) "assumption, hypothesis," noun of action from past participle stem of supponere (see suppose); influenced by Greek hypothesis.

noun guess, belief

Example sentences :

That exclamation, of course, removed the supposition entirely.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

The supposition was greeted with a great burst of laughter from Cornelius.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He was furious at this supposition that she would continue in her irregular practices.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

We will work upon the supposition that everything that is here belonged to Father.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

And has he not promised temper and acquiescence, on the supposition of a change in my mind?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

What logic, what process of argument secures you against this supposition?
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

And, on our supposition, to which I will refer presently, this is perfectly correct.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Suffice it to say that on more than one supposition, I can account for it satisfactorily to myself.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

The rebels never did anything to justify such a supposition.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

But such a supposition is only a compliment to the skill of the composer.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

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