supposal

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma hipótese ou suposição tomada como certa, ou o próprio ato de supor algo.

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.

   🇵🇹Suposição

   Sinônimos: assumptionconjectureguesshypothesispostulatepremisepresumptionsuppositiontheory

   Antônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Suposição

   Sinônimos: assumptionconjectureguesshypothesisnotionpresumptionspeculationsuppositionsurmisetheory