English Dictionary

supposal

/səˈpəʊzəl/

noun

The act of supposing; supposition. / Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis.

The supposal that she would win the competition was based on her previous success.

意味（1）

The act of supposing; supposition.

意味（2）

Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis.

[W]e may, if we attentively consider and examine it, find that there are circumstances sufficient, upon the supposals of the excellent contrivance of their machine, to excite and force them to act after such or such a manner […].