supposition
/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5915 in the learning path
推测；假定
Definitions
n. an idea accepted as true without enough evidence
推测；假定
Example
Your supposition about the missing keys turned out wrong.
你对钥匙丢失原因的猜测结果是错的。
Education policies should be based on reliable evidence rather than supposition about how children learn.
教育政策应以可靠证据为基础，而不是凭借对儿童学习方式的推测。
Collocations
- on the supposition that
- mere supposition
- based on supposition
Word family
- suppose (v.)
- supposed (adj.)
- supposedly (adv.)
Synonyms
- assumption
- conjecture
Antonyms
- fact
Usage tip
可指一个假设，也可泛指推测；不等于已证实的事实。
FAQ
- What does supposition mean?
- an idea accepted as true without enough evidence
- How is supposition pronounced?
- UK /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/, US /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
