Supposition synonyms
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(--- Logic) Either of the two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn
A vague thought
Thought, imagination, or conjecture, which may be based upon feeble or scanty evidence; suspicion; guess.
assertion (related)
A conclusion to which the mind comes by speculating; mere theory; notion; conjecture.
guess (related)
A conjecture arrived at by guessing.
An opinion or belief
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A proposition that is maintained by argument.
(Mathematics) Shorthand for likelihood function; the probability that a real world experiment would generate a specific datum, as a function of the parameters of a mathematical model.
guessing (related)
The act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight
hypothesis (related)
(Sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
opinion (related)
A piece of testimony that is not usually admissible when given by a layperson, as in contrast to an opinion given by an expert witness.
The definition of an assumption is an idea that is formed without evidence.
Opinion or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork.
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An indirect indication; a suggestion.
A fundamental element; a basic principle.
The definition of a presumption is an acceptance of something as true without proof, or an attitude of superiority.
The meaning expressed in such a statement, as opposed to the way it is expressed.
A speculative idea or plan as to how something might be done
fact (antonym)
A thing that has been done, especially a crime:
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knowledge (antonym)
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:
proof (antonym)
The establishment of the truth of something
reality (antonym)
Something that is real; fact
A judgment, result, etc. arrived at by guessing
The act of postulating or something postulated
The act of presupposing.
reason (related)
Reason is the cause for something to happen or the power of your brain to think, understand and engage in logical thought.
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premiss (related)
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