supposition

[ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn]

supposition Definition

• 1. an uncertain belief or idea about something, especially one based on personal opinion or imagination rather than facts
• 2. the act of assuming that something is true without questioning it

Using supposition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supposition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The theory is based on the supposition that all men are created equal.

• Example

  She made a supposition that he was lying.

• Example

  The argument is based on the supposition that the economy will improve next year.

supposition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for supposition

• assumption
• presumption
• hypothesis
• conjecture
• guess

Antonyms for supposition

• fact
• reality
• certainty

Phrases with supposition

• working on supposition

  working with an idea or belief that has not been proven to be true

  Example

  We're working on supposition at this point, but we hope to have more information soon.

• under the supposition

  assuming that something is true

  Example

  Under the supposition that the project will be completed on time, we can move forward with our plans.

• supposition of fact

  a statement that is assumed to be true without evidence to support it

  Example

  The prosecutor's case was built on suppositions of fact that were later proven to be false.

Origins of supposition

from Latin 'supponere', meaning 'to put under'

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Summary: supposition in Brief

A 'supposition' [ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn] is an uncertain belief or idea about something, often based on personal opinion or imagination rather than facts. It can also refer to the act of assuming that something is true without questioning it. Examples include 'The theory is based on the supposition that all men are created equal.' and 'She made a supposition that he was lying.' Phrases like 'working on supposition' and 'under the supposition' denote working with unproven ideas.