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supposition

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Noun — An assumption made without full proof.

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mere supposition based on supposition

Etymology

From Latin suppositio, from sub- ("under") + positio ("position"), from ponere ("to put, place").

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What does “supposition” mean?

The word “supposition” means an assumption made without full proof. In plain terms, an unproven assumption or guess used as a starting point.

How do you pronounce “supposition”?

“Supposition” is pronounced suh-puh-ZIH-shuhn (/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “supposition” in a sentence?

Here is “supposition” used in a sentence: “Her theory rests entirely on supposition.”

What is another word for “supposition”?

Words with a similar meaning to “supposition” include assumption, conjecture, educated guess, given, foreguess and guess.

What part of speech is “supposition”?

“Supposition” is a noun.

Where does the word “supposition” come from?

The word “supposition” comes from Latin. From Latin suppositio, from sub- ("under") + positio ("position"), from ponere ("to put, place").

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