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Supposition Definition & Meaning

supposition
noun
  1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
  2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions"
  3. the cognitive process of supposing

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Frequently asked questions

What does supposition mean?
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions" the cognitive process of supposing
What part of speech is supposition?
Supposition is a noun.
How many definitions does supposition have?
Supposition has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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