Suppositional — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shən/ sup·po·si·tion

Meaning & Definition of Suppositional

Suppositional (noun)

  1. something that is supposed, hypothesis
  2. the act of supposing

Suppositional (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. existing only as an assumption or speculation

    "concepts regarding the origin and structure of the universe must perforce be suppositional"

    similar: academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical
    related: alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, unproven, untested, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical
    opposite: actual, factual, real
    near: clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Related Entry: Supposition (noun)

Supposition is a different word from Suppositional. The synonyms below are for supposition, not for suppositional.

  1. an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation

    "my supposition is that this grape variety, which flourishes in southern France, should do equally well here, given the similar climate"

    similar: hypothesis, proposition, theory, thesis
    related: assumption, concession, premise, presumption, presupposition, theorem, conjecture, generalization, guess, guesswork, inference, speculation, surmise, proffer, proposal, suggestion, feeling, hunch, impression, inkling, notion, suspicion, abstraction, concept, conception, construct
    near: assurance, certainty, fact, knowledge

  2. an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence

    "it's pure supposition on your part that there's something illegal going on next door"

    similar: conjecture, guess, shot, surmise, shot in the dark
    related: hypothesis, hypothetical, theory, thesis, dead reckoning, guessing, guesswork, speculation, hunch, intuition, belief, faith

  3. something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning

    "worthless genetic research that was based on the erroneous supposition that acquired characteristics can be passed on to offspring"

    similar: assumption, given, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise, presumption, presupposition
    related: hypothesis, proposition, theory, thesis, axiom, truism, verity, belief, canon, doctrine, dogma, gospel, law, precept, principle, rule, standard, tenet, basis, foundation, ground, conclusion, deduction, inference, affirmation, assertion, avouchment, declaration, dictum, ipse dixit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Suppositional

The most common words with a similar meaning to Suppositional:

academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Suppositional

Words with the opposite meaning of Suppositional:

actual, factual, real

Related Words for Suppositional

alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, unproven, untested, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical

Near Antonyms of Suppositional

clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Word Forms of Suppositional

Derived words: suppositional (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Suppositional

Middle English supposicioun, from Anglo-French supposicion, from Late Latin supposition-, suppositio, from Latin, act of placing beneath, from supponere

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Suppositional

What does "Suppositional" mean?

"Suppositional" means something that is supposed, hypothesis. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: something that is supposed, hypothesis.

What is another word for "Suppositional"?

Other words for "Suppositional" include academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative and theoretical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Suppositional" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Suppositional"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Suppositional". Common alternatives include academic, conjectural, hypothetical, speculative and theoretical.

What is the opposite of "Suppositional"?

Antonyms of "Suppositional" include actual, factual and real. Near antonyms include clinical, practical, concrete and defined.

How do you use "Suppositional" in a sentence?

Examples of "Suppositional" in a sentence: "concepts regarding the origin and structure of the universe must perforce be suppositional".

Is "Suppositional" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Suppositional" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Suppositional"?

"Suppositional" is pronounced /ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shən/ and divided into syllables as sup·po·si·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Suppositional"?

"Suppositional" comes from Middle English supposicioun, from Anglo-French supposicion, from Late Latin supposition-, suppositio, from Latin, act of placing beneath, from supponere. First known use: 15th century.