supposal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    assumption; supposition.
    • any society is built upon certain assumptions
  2. noun the cognitive process of supposing
    supposition.

WordNet


Sup*pos"al noun
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913