supposition
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/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn/
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/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃn/
An idea you think is true but cannot prove
The detective's supposition that the butler did it turned out to be correct.
Believing something is true without proof
Her whole argument was built on supposition rather than facts.