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Supposition vs Possibility - What's the difference?

supposition | possibility |

As nouns the difference between supposition and possibility

is that supposition is something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture while possibility is the quality of being possible.

supposition

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture
  • The act or an instance of supposing
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    possibility

    English

    Noun

    (possibilities)
  • The quality of being possible.
  • A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
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  • An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.
  • Synonyms

    * option * choice * contingency * See also

    Antonyms

    * impossibility

    Derived terms

    * logical possibility * possibility theory