supposition vs opinion

opinion vs supposition

supposition and opinion both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
supposition	Yes	No	No	No
opinion	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, opinion is a hypernym of supposition; that is, opinion is a word with a broader meaning than supposition:

supposition: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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

Other hypernyms of supposition include view.

supposition (noun)	opinion (noun)
a hypothesis that is taken for granted	the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
the cognitive process of supposing	a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence	a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
	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 supposition and opinion

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