supposable

sup·pose

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suh-pohz]
- /səˈpoʊz/
- /səˈpəʊzəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-pohz]
- /səˈpoʊz/

Definitions of supposable word

verb with object supposable to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile. 1
verb with object supposable to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed: Suppose we wait until tomorrow. 1
verb with object supposable to believe or assume as true; take for granted: It is supposed that his death was an accident. 1
verb with object supposable to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he will do? 1
verb with object supposable to require logically; imply; presuppose: The evidence supposes his presence near the scene. 1
verb with object supposable (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. 1

See all 7 definitions of supposable

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Origin of supposable

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Supposable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Supposable

supposable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

supposable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for supposable

adj supposable

apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
cogitable — conceivable
comprehendible — comprehensible
conceivable — If something is conceivable, you can imagine it or believe it.
honest to god — real or genuine.

adjective supposable

assuring — to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to: She assured us that everything would turn out all right.
conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
credential — something that entitles a person to confidence, authority, etc
fiduciary — Law. a person to whom property or power is entrusted for the benefit of another.

All 16 Synonyms of supposable