supposition
nounfeminine/supuˈzisɐ̃w̃/medium
su·po·si·ção
Definition
An assumption or hypothesis based on limited evidence or probability, rather than certainty.
His argument rests on a mere supposition, not on hard facts.
We are working on the supposition that the funding will be approved.
Common collocations
mere suppositionbased on suppositionmake a suppositionwrong supposition
Etymology
Do latim 'suppositio', através do verbo 'supor'.