supposal

[ suh-poh-zuhl ]
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noun
  1. the act of supposing.

  2. something that is supposed; conjecture or notion.

Origin of supposal

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word supposaille.See suppose, -al2

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How to use supposal in a sentence

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

    On the Spanish Main | John Masefield