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opinion vs supposition

supposition vs opinion

opinion and supposition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opinion Yes No No No
supposition Yes No No No
As nouns, supposition is a hyponym of opinion; that is, supposition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than opinion:
  • opinion: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
  • supposition: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Other hyponyms of opinion include adverse opinion, conjecture, guess, hypothesis, speculation, surmisal, surmise, position, side.
opinion (noun) supposition (noun)
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) a hypothesis that is taken for granted
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty the cognitive process of supposing
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Difference between opinion and supposition

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