supposing

[ suh-poh-zing ]

/ səˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

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conjunction

upon the supposition or premise that; in the event that.

Origin of supposing

First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at suppose, -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM supposing

non·sup·pos·ing, adjective

Words nearby supposing

supportive therapy, supposal, suppose, supposed, supposed to, supposing, supposition, suppositious, supposititious, suppositive, suppository

Definition for supposing (2 of 2)

suppose

[ suh-pohz ]

/ səˈpoʊz /

verb (used with object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.

to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed: Suppose we wait until tomorrow.

to believe or assume as true; take for granted: It is supposed that his death was an accident.

to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he will do?

to require logically; imply; presuppose: The evidence supposes his presence near the scene.

(used in the passive) to expect or design; require or permit (followed by an infinitive verb): The machine is supposed to make noise. I'm not supposed to run fast.

verb (used without object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

to assume something; presume; think.

Origin of suppose

1275–1325; Middle English supposen < Old French supposer, equivalent to sup- sup- + poser to pose¹; compare Medieval Latin suppōnere to suppose, Latin: to substitute, place below

OTHER WORDS FROM suppose

sup·pos·a·ble, adjective sup·pos·a·bly, adverb sup·pos·er, noun mis·sup·pose, verb, mis·sup·posed, mis·sup·pos·ing.

un·sup·pos·a·ble, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for supposing

And supposing they do—will they really fight for it, thoroughly and relentlessly?

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Woodward is supposing that the supercommittee was the only place for discussions about a bargain including revenues.

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As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.

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The ladies looked that way: but I would not, supposing it was Mr. Williams.

Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded |Samuel Richardson

Now, Miss Bruce, supposing you let me give you a lift to the station?

The War-Workers |E.M. Delafield
And supposing it is so, monsieur, what business is it of yours how we look upon things?

The Galley Slave's Ring |Eugne Sue
The term "rogue" is scarcely sufficiently accounted for by supposing it to be the English equivalent for the Singhalese word Hora.

Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon |J. Emerson Tennent
The president of the mess, supposing him to be ill, sent to make inquiries.

Domestic folk-lore |T. F. Thiselton-Dyer

British Dictionary definitions for supposing

suppose

/ (səˈpəʊz) /

verb (tr; may take a clause as object)

to presume (something) to be true without certain knowledge I suppose he meant to kill her

to consider as a possible suggestion for the sake of discussion, elucidation, etc; postulate suppose that he wins the election

(of theories, propositions, etc) to imply the inference or assumption (of) your policy supposes full employment

Derived forms of suppose

supposable, adjective supposer, noun

Word Origin for suppose

C14: from Old French supposer, from Medieval Latin suppōnere, from Latin: to substitute, from sub- + pōnere to put

Idioms and Phrases with supposing

suppose

see I suppose so.

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supposing

conjunction

Origin of supposing

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Definition for supposing (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

verb (used without object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

Origin of suppose

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Example sentences from the Web for supposing

British Dictionary definitions for supposing

verb (tr; may take a clause as object)

Derived forms of suppose

Word Origin for suppose

Idioms and Phrases with supposing

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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supposing

conjunction

Origin of supposing

OTHER WORDS FROM supposing

Words nearby supposing

Definition for supposing (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

verb (used without object), sup·posed, sup·pos·ing.

Origin of suppose

OTHER WORDS FROM suppose

Words related to supposing

Example sentences from the Web for supposing

British Dictionary definitions for supposing

verb (tr; may take a clause as object)

Derived forms of suppose

Word Origin for suppose

Idioms and Phrases with supposing