supposition
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Definitions
n.
An assumption or belief held without firm evidence; a conjecture.
假设,推测,猜想
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.mere supposition纯粹的猜测
- 2.based on supposition基于假设
- 3.working supposition暂定假设
- 4.pure supposition毫无根据的推测
Example Sentences
- 1.
The theory rests on the supposition that all humans seek happiness above all else.
- 2.
His argument was based on mere supposition rather than solid evidence.
- 3.
We cannot make policy decisions on the basis of supposition alone.