Supposition

Pronunciation: /sʌp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definitions of supposition

noun the act of supposing

Example Sentences

A1 My supposition is that it will rain tomorrow.

A2 Her supposition about the outcome of the experiment was proven wrong.

B1 The detective made a supposition based on the evidence found at the crime scene.

B2 The supposition that all teenagers are rebellious is not always true.

C1 His supposition about the stock market proved to be accurate.

C2 The scientific community debated the supposition that life exists on other planets.

Examples of supposition in a Sentence

formal The experiment was based on the supposition that all variables would remain constant.

informal I made the supposition that she would be late, and I was right.

slang I'm working off the supposition that we'll get free food at the event.

figurative His whole argument was built on the shaky supposition that everyone would agree with him.

Grammatical Forms of supposition

• past tense: supposed
• plural: suppositions
• comparative: more suppositional
• superlative: most suppositional
• present tense: supposes
• future tense: will suppose
• perfect tense: have supposed
• continuous tense: is supposing
• singular: supposition
• positive degree: supposition
• infinitive: to suppose
• gerund: supposing
• participle: supposed

Origin and Evolution of supposition

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'supposition' originated from the Latin word 'suppositio' which means a placing under or assumption.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'supposition' has evolved to refer to an assumption or hypothesis made based on limited evidence or without proof.