supposing
supposing Lexical Profile
supposing Game Scores & Validity
• conjunction
On the assumption or condition that; if by any chance (often followed by 'that' and used to introduce a hypothetical situation or proposal).
"Supposing the train is delayed, how will we make it to the conference on time?"
• verb
To assume that something is the case on the basis of probable or incomplete evidence; to think or believe without certainty.
"She was supposing that the library would remain open during the holiday weekend."
To require as a necessary precondition or logical antecedent (of a theory, hypothesis, or state of affairs).
"This economic model fails by supposing a completely frictionless market."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the present participle of the verb 'suppose', which entered Middle English via Old French 'suposer', from Latin 'supponere' (to place under or substitute).