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The definition of a supposition is an assumption.

(noun)

An example of a supposition is when scientists are conducting an experiment and they go in with the assumption that all the people in the study will take their medicine.

See supposition in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of supposing
something supposed; assumption; hypothesis

Origin: OFr < L suppositio < suppositus, pp. of supponere: see suppose

Also supposal

Related Forms:

suppositional adjective
suppositionally adverb

See supposition in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of supposing.
Something supposed; an assumption.

Related Forms:

supˌpo·siˈtion·al adjective

supˌpo·siˈtion·al·ly adverb

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