assumption (n)
supposition (n)
supposal (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def a hypothesis that is taken for granted
examples any society is built upon certain assumptions
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Hypernym hypothesis, possibility, theory
Derivationally related form supposal → suppose
Derivationally related form supposition → suppositional
Derivationally related form supposition → supposititious
Derivationally related form supposition → suppositious
Derivationally related form assumption → assume
Hyponym conclusion; basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone; given, presumption, precondition; basic assumption, constatation, self-evident truth
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Derivationally related form supposititious → supposition
Derivationally related form suppositious → supposition
Derivationally related form suppositional → supposition
Hypernym conclusion; basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone; given, presumption, precondition; basic assumption, constatation, self-evident truth
Hyponym hypothesis, possibility, theory
Derivationally related form assume → assumption
Derivationally related form suppose → supposal

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