noun as in strong fondness

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hypothesis, presumption, speculation

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Example Sentences

Example:He made a hypothesis about the structure of the atom.

Definition:A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

From hypothesis

Example:There's a presumption that the news is true until proven otherwise.

Definition:The act of supposing something to be fact without proof.

From presumption

Example:His speculation was that the meeting would be postponed.

Definition:Reasoning about or discussing the probable truth of something; conjecture.

From speculation