supposition
|sup-po-si-tion|
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/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
uncertain belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'supposition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'suppositio', where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'ponere' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'suppositio' transformed into the Old French word 'supposition', and eventually became the modern English word 'supposition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'placing under', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an uncertain belief or assumption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an uncertain belief or assumption.
His theory is based on the supposition that all humans are rational.
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