supposition

Definitions

sup- (under) + posit (place) + -ion (noun) = 'something placed underneath.' A supposition is the assumption you lay under your reasoning as a foundation — the -ition noun of suppose.

Common Collocations

• 1.mere supposition纯属猜测
• 2.based on supposition基于假设
• 3.pure supposition毫无根据的推测

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The theory rests on a single shaky supposition.

• 2.

  That's pure supposition — we have no evidence.