supposition
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(noun) the cognitive process of supposing |
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Synonyms: supposal |
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Related Words: conjecture |
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(noun) a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions" |
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Synonyms: assumption |
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Related Words: base, basic assumption, basis, conclusion, constatation, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, given, groundwork, hypothesis, possibility, precondition, presumption, presupposition, self-evident truth, theory |
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(noun) a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence |
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Synonyms: conjecture, guess, hypothesis, speculation, surmise |
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Related Words: opinion, view |
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