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Meanings of supposition in English
A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
Synonyms
Examples for "assumption"
Examples for "assumption"
1
For the very good reason that the basic assumption held the opposite.
2
I think a fair assumption is a constant 2000 Watt power usage.
3
However, research testing this assumption is hampered by difficulties in measuring self-care.
4
Le Guin never took the easy way; she pushed on every assumption.
5
These ideas rest upon the assumption of the equality of the races.
1
And if not, what would follow from the supposal of such a bank?
2
This was the advice which Haman gave, out of a supposal that such a reward would come to himself.
That which one holds to be true; the acceptance of a fact, opinion, or assertion as real or true despite a lack of strong evidence or knowledge.
Usage of supposition in English
1
All the facts in the case seem to bear out this supposition.
2
But another clause of the Constitution proves the absurdity of the supposition.
3
The events of the last three days would almost warrant the supposition.
4
The supposition that all our profession is founded in pride and vain-glory.
5
And his abrupt and masterly manner and speech aided in this supposition.
6
She knew well there had to be such forms of bureaucratic supposition.
7
The latter supposition seems, upon the whole, the more plausible and scientific.
8
Fiendish as such conduct may appear, there was probability in the supposition.
9
Nor to mine; yet we have no proof to sustain your supposition.
10
But you are making a supposition; you do not know at all.
11
The supposition was that the thorn had been swallowed while eating radishes.
12
The armed guard on duty at the manor gates verified this supposition.
13
But the former supposition is impracticable, and therefore the latter is dutiful.
14
I saw you meet Mr. Stewart, and was confirmed in my supposition.
15
So that, on neither supposition, would the executive be justifiable in interposing.
16
But in most cases this easy supposition will not do its work.
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Supposition through the time
Supposition across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common