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Definitions for: Supposal
[n] the cognitive process of supposing
[n] a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions"
Webster (1913) Definition: Sup*pos"al, n.
The act of supposing; also, that which is supposed;
supposition; opinion. --Shak.
Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal,
at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom. --South.
Synonyms: assumption, supposition
See Also: base, basic assumption, basis, conclusion, conjecture, constatation, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, given, groundwork, hypothesis, possibility, precondition, presumption, presupposition, self-evident truth, theory
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