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surmise vs supposition

supposition vs surmise

surmise and supposition both are nouns.

surmise is a verb but supposition is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surmise Yes No Yes No
supposition Yes No No No
As nouns, surmise and supposition are synonyms defined as:
  • surmise and supposition: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Other synonyms of surmise include conjecture, guess, hypothesis, speculation, surmisal.
surmise (noun) supposition (noun)
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence a hypothesis that is taken for granted
the cognitive process of supposing
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
surmise (verb) supposition (verb)
infer from incomplete evidence
imagine to be the case or true or probable
Difference between surmise and supposition

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