SUPPOSAL

supposition, supposal

(noun) the cognitive process of supposing

assumption, supposition, supposal

(noun) a hypothesis that is taken for granted; “any society is built upon certain assumptions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

supposal (countable and uncountable, plural supposals)

The act of supposing; supposition. [from 15th c.]

Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis. [from 16th c.]

Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom.

Source: Wiktionary


Sup*pos"al, n.

Definition: The act of supposing; also, that which is supposed; supposition; opinion. Shak. Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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