supposal vs given
given vs supposalsupposal and given both are nouns.
supposal is not an adjective while given is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| supposal | Yes | No | No | No |
| given | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
given is a hyponym of
supposal; that is, given is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
supposal:
- supposal: a hypothesis that is taken for granted
- given: an assumption that is taken for granted
Other hyponyms of supposal include
conclusion, base, basis, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork, precondition, presumption, basic assumption, constatation, self-evident truth.
| supposal (noun) | given (noun) |
|---|---|
| a hypothesis that is taken for granted | an assumption that is taken for granted |
| the cognitive process of supposing |
| supposal (adjective) | given (adjective) |
|---|---|
| acknowledged as a supposition | |
| (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward |
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