supposal

[ suh-poh-zuhl ]

noun

1. the act of supposing. supposing.
2. something that is supposed; supposed; conjecture or notion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supposal¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word supposaille. See suppose, -al ²

Example Sentences

There are good, clear explanations of Lewis's ideas about myth, the distinctions he made between the "imaginary" and the "imaginative", or "allegory" and "supposal".

From The Guardian

Thus Mr. Sinclare, I concur with his supposal, that such Knowledge is originally from Satan, and perhaps the Effect of some old Inchantment.

From Project Gutenberg

Grant the probability, yea, the necessity and certainty of that supposal, “if any man do sin,” yet there is as much certainty of indemnity from sin, as of necessity of falling into sin.

From Project Gutenberg

These answers were not enough for them, and "still they urged him with words and supposals."

From Project Gutenberg

On the former supposal, of course the play must have been rewritten and greatly improved,—a thing known to have been repeatedly done by the Poet; so that it is nowise unlikely in this case.

From Project Gutenberg

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