The supposition
Example: His supposition turned out to be wrong.
Definition
"Supposition" refers to an assumption or belief accepted as true without definite proof. It involves forming an idea or hypothesis that something is the case, often used as a basis for reasoning or argument, as in the phrase, His supposition turned out to be wrong.
Etymology
The word "supposition" originates from the Latin 'suppositio,' meaning 'a placing under' or 'an assumption.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of an assumed idea or hypothesis. Did you know? The root 'supponere' literally means to 'put under,' reflecting the idea of placing a concept beneath reasoning.
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"The supposition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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