🤔supposition

noun
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example Sentences

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

Example Expressions

on the supposition that

Synonyms

assumption, presumption, hypothesis, belief, conjecture

Antonyms

fact, certainty, truth

Collocations

false supposition, mere supposition, on the supposition, mistaken supposition

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