supposal

A noun referring to a hypothesis that is taken for granted, or the cognitive process of supposing something.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine als gegeben angenommene Hypothese oder den kognitiven Prozess des Annehmens von etwas bezeichnet.

1. Assumed hypothesis C1 formal

   A hypothesis or idea that is taken for granted as a basis for reasoning.

   • The entire argument rests on the supposal that all humans are rational.
   • His theory is based on the supposal of a stable economy.
   • We must question every supposal before drawing conclusions.

   🇩🇪Annahme

   Synonyme: assumptionconjectureguesshypothesispostulatepremisepresumptionsuppositiontheory

   Antonyme: certaintyfactknowledge

2. Act of supposing C1 formal

   The cognitive process of forming a belief or assumption without certain proof.

   • Supposal is a necessary step in scientific reasoning.
   • Her supposal about the outcome turned out to be correct.
   • The philosopher explored the nature of supposal in human thought.

   🇩🇪Vermutung

   Synonyme: assumptionconjectureguesshypothesisnotionpresumptionspeculationsuppositionsurmisetheory