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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'.

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