supposition

/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [sˌʌpəzˈɪʃən] /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [sˌʌpəzˈɪʃən] /ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce supposition (audio)/ (ame, mw)

supposition — noun

  • suppositionsingular
  • suppositionsplural

1. an idea accepted as true even though no solid evidence supports it, or the act o

1.名詞C1
釋義

an idea accepted as true even though no solid evidence supports it, or the act of reasoning in that way.

例句

The report was built on the supposition that the missing hikers were nearby.

built on the supposition that + clause

Nila's supposition about a leak proved right when water dripped through the ceiling.

supposition about + noun

同義詞
  • assumption

    broader and more common; an assumption may be practical rather than strongly doubtful

  • hypothesis

    more technical and often meant to be tested in a careful way

  • guess

    much more informal and often less reasoned

反義詞
  • proof

    evidence strong enough to show that something is true

  • fact

    something known to be true rather than only believed

文法句型

supposition that + clause

supposition about + noun

on the supposition that + clause

用法筆記

Common in formal argument and criticism when a speaker wants to separate an idea from proof. It can name either one unproved idea or the general act of making such assumptions.

常見錯誤

❌His supposition was enough to convict the driver.
✅His supposition was not enough to convict the driver.
💡a supposition is an unproved idea, not evidence.