noun
supposition
suh-puh-ZIH-shuhn
Supposition (noun) means an assumption made without full proof. Example: “Her theory rests entirely on supposition.”
noun
1
An assumption made without full proof.
"Her theory rests entirely on supposition."
"It's only a supposition, but I think he's hiding something."
How to use supposition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn unproven assumption or guess used as a starting point.
Common pairings
mere supposition
based on supposition
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Etymology
From Latin suppositio, from sub- ("under") + positio ("position"), from ponere ("to put, place").
Synonyms
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assumption
conjecture
educated guess
given
foreguess
guess
guesstimate
hunch
hypothesis
inference
overhope
posit
Antonyms
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Rhymes for supposition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
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").
