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    Suposición (en. Assumption)

    /suposiˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Idea or set of ideas taken as true without clear foundation.
    The assumption that all students would pass the exam was erroneous.
    La suposición de que todos los estudiantes aprobarían el examen fue errónea.
    Action of considering something that has not been verified.
    He made an assumption about the outcome of the match.
    Hizo una suposición sobre el resultado del partido.
    Theory or hypothesis proposed as a possible explanation of a phenomenon.
    The assumption that climate change is caused by human activities is supported by many studies.
    La suposición de que el cambio climático es causado por actividades humanas se apoya en muchos estudios.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suppositio', which means 'putting underneath', 'substitution'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    erroneous assumption
    An incorrect belief based on an assumption.
    suposición errónea
    make an assumption
    Formulating an idea or conclusion based on incomplete data.
    hacer una suposición
    well-founded assumption
    An assumption that has some basis or evidence.
    suposición fundada

    Related Words

    suppose
    Considering something as true, although it has not been verified.
    suponer
    conjecture
    Opinion or hypothesis formed from incomplete data.
    conjetura
    presumption
    Action or behavior that implies a prior assumption.
    presunción

    Slang Meanings

    Informal conjecture about a topic.
    That's just an assumption in the conversation.
    Eso es solo una suposición en la conversación.
    Anyone who makes a claim without evidence.
    Don't just be an assumption, do more research.
    No seas solo una suposición, investiga más.