supposition meaning and definition

SUPPOSITION noun

Definition of supposition (noun)

1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
   • synonyms: conjecture, guess, hypothesis, speculation, surmisal, surmise
2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted
   • "any society is built upon certain assumptions"
   • synonyms: assumption, supposal
3. the cognitive process of supposing
   • synonyms: supposal