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English noun: supposal

1. supposal (cognition) a hypothesis that is taken for granted


SamplesAny society is built upon certain assumptions.


Synonymsassumption, supposition


Broader (hypernym)hypothesis, possibility, theory


Narrower (hyponym)base, basic assumption, basis, conclusion, constatation, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, given, groundwork, precondition, presumption, self-evident truth

2. supposal (cognition) the cognitive process of supposing


Synonymssupposition


Broader (hypernym)conjecture


Narrower (hyponym)presupposition









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