Ground
Ground noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: opposed to the notion that religious law should be used as a ground for civil law
Supposition and ground are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposition" instead a noun "Ground".
Supposition
Supposition noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.
Usage example: worthless genetic research that was based on the erroneous supposition that acquired characteristics can be passed on to offspring
Ground and supposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ground" instead a noun "Supposition".
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