supposition
(noun)
noun
1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Similar word(s): conjecture, guess, hypothesis, speculation, surmisal, surmise
Definition categories: communication, opinion, view
2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Similar word(s): assumption, supposal
Definition categories: thought, hypothesis, possibility, theory
3. the cognitive process of supposing
Similar word(s): supposal
Definition categories: thought, conjecture