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supposably

/səˈpoʊ.zə.bli/
sup · pos · a · bly
Adjective:supposable
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• adverb

1

American According to what is generally assumed or believed, often implying some doubt or skepticism; supposedly (informal).

Example

"He is supposably moving to Chicago next month, though he has not confirmed it yet."

2

In a manner that can be supposed, conceived, or imagined; conceivably.

Example

"The structural failure could supposably have been prevented with more frequent inspections."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal usage, 'supposably' strictly means 'conceivably' or 'as may be supposed,' whereas 'supposedly' means 'according to what is generally assumed or believed.' Using 'supposably' as a substitute for 'supposedly' is common in informal American speech but is widely criticized as nonstandard in formal writing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supposably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supposably
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