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suppositional

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/səˌpɒzɪˈʃənəl/ · sup-po-si-tion-al

Relating to or based on an assumption or hypothesis.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or based on an assumption or hypothesis.

کسی مفروضے یا قیاس پر مبنی

مفروضاتی

mafruzati

Synonyms

hypotheticalassumptivetheoreticalقیاسیمفروضہتصوری

Antonyms

factualactualrealحقیقیدرستبے بنیاد

Common Collocations

  • suppositional reasoning
  • suppositional evidence
  • suppositional framework

Example Sentences

The theory was based on suppositional reasoning rather than concrete evidence.

یہ نظریہ ٹھوس شواہد کی بجائے مفروضاتی استدلال پر مبنی تھا۔

Yeh nazriya thos shawaid ki bajaye mafruzati istidlaal par mabni tha.

Suppositional frameworks are often used in scientific research.

سائنسی تحقیق میں اکثر مفروضاتی فریم ورک استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

Sainsi tahqiqat mein aksar mafruzati framework istemal hotay hain.

In philosophy, suppositional arguments are common for exploring the validity of claims.

فلسفے میں، مفروضاتی دلائل دعووں کی درستگی کو جانچنے کے لیے عام ہیں۔

Falsafay mein, mafruzati dalail dawaon ki durusti ko jaanchne ke liye aam hain.

Easily Confused With

suppositionality:While 'suppositional' refers to the quality of being based on assumptions, 'suppositionality' refers to the state or condition of being suppositious.

Word Family

suppose
verbمفروضہ بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'supposition' as a 'supposed notion' or belief.

Imagine a courtroom where lawyers present hypotheticals to make their case.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "suppositio" — the act of placing under, a hypothetical assumption

First known use: 16th century

The word evolved from Latin to Middle English, retaining the core meaning related to assumptions or hypotheses.