A suposição
Example: A suposição incorreta levou a conclusões equivocadas no relatório final.
Definition
"A suposição" refers to an assumption or a hypothesis made without complete proof, often used as a starting point for reasoning or argument. It involves accepting something as true or probable based on limited evidence, as in the example phrase where an incorrect assumption led to wrong conclusions.
Etymology
The term "a suposição" comes from the Latin word 'suppositio,' meaning 'placing under' or 'taking the place of.' It entered Portuguese through Old French 'supposition,' retaining its sense of an idea placed as true for the sake of argument. Did you know? The word is related to the English 'supposition,' sharing the same Latin root.
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the assumption