Synonyms: supposal, supposition
Definition: the cognitive process of supposing
Similar words: conjecture
Definition: reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
Synonyms: assumption, supposal, supposition
Definition: a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Usage: any society is built upon certain assumptions
Similar words: theory, possibility, hypothesis
Definition: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Usage: a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory; he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
Synonyms: supposition, surmisal, surmise, hypothesis, guess, speculation, conjecture
Definition: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Definition: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Usage: his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page