supposing
səˈpoʊzɪŋ
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Definition of supposing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
hypotheticalRareimagined or assumed for discussion purposesRare
  • In a supposing scenario, we would all agree.
assuming presuming
2.
logicRareassuming something to be trueRare
  • Supposing the weather is good, we will go hiking.
assuming presuming

Noun

reasoningRarethe act of making an assumption or hypothesisRare
  • His supposing was based on little evidence.
plastic art
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Expressions with supposing

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assuming something is true or will happen
Supposing that it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
introduces a hypothetical or unlikely situation for discussion
Even supposing it rains, we will still go.
only if something is true or happens
You can come, always supposing you finish your work.

Origin of supposing

Latin, sub- (under) + ponere (to place)

Terms with supposing included in their meaning

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supposition
supposing something is true for the sake of argument
belief
act or instance of supposing without proof

Examples of supposing in a sentence

  • In a supposing world, peace reigned supreme.
  • Supposing the train is on time, we should arrive by noon.
  • Supposing he agrees, we can start the project next week.
  • The model fails if its supposing about constant temperature is wrong.
  • Her supposing that traffic would be light made us late to the appointment.

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  1. French:supposé, supposition, ...
  2. German:angenommen, Annahme, ...
  3. Italian:ipotetico, supposizione, ...
  4. Spanish:supuesto, suposición, ...
  5. Portuguese:hipotético, suposição, ...
  6. Chinese:假设的, 假设, ...
  7. Japanese:仮定の, 仮定, ...
  8. Arabic:افتراضي, افْتِرَاض, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִיפּוֹתֶטִי, הַשְּׁעָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:предполагаемый, предположение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припущений, припущення, ...
  12. Hindi:काल्पनिक, परिकल्पना, ...
suppose
səˈpəʊz

Definition of suppose - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
thinkingassume something is true without proof
  • I suppose he will arrive soon.
conjecture presume
2.
beliefbelieve something is likely true
  • I suppose she knows about the meeting.
assume guess presume
3.
psychologyconsider a possibility for discussion
  • Suppose we try a different approach.
assume presume speculate
4.
languageuse to introduce a possible situation
  • Suppose it rains tomorrow, what will we do?
assume presume
5.
etiquetteUSmake a polite request or suggestionUS
  • Do you suppose you could help me with this?
propose suggest
6.
logicimply as a necessary condition
  • This theory supposes the existence of dark matter.
assume postulate presume
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Expressions with suppose

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think something is not likely or true
I don't suppose so, but you can ask her.
shows reluctant or uncertain agreement to something said
I suppose so, if you really think it's best.
agree with something without strong conviction
I suppose so, but I'm not entirely sure.

Origin of suppose

Latin, supponere (to put under)

Examples of suppose in a sentence

  • Suppose we take a different route this time.
  • I suppose he'll arrive on time.
  • Do you suppose they finished the project?
  • Suppose we consider the benefits of this plan.
  • Suppose they decide to join us later.
  • Suppose we miss the train, how will we get there?

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  1. French:supposer, croire, ...
  2. German:vermuten, annehmen, ...
  3. Italian:supporre, credere, ...
  4. Spanish:suponer, creer, ...
  5. Portuguese:supor, presumir, ...
  6. Chinese:猜想, 设想, ...
  7. Japanese:仮定する, 信じる, ...
  8. Arabic:اِفْتَرَضَ, اعتقدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַנִּיחַ, לְהַנִּיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:предполагать, полагать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припускати, думати, ...
  12. Hindi:मानना, मान लेना, ...
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