Supposable: meaning, definitions and examples
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supposable
[ səˈpəʊzəbl ]
theoretical situation
Supposable refers to something that can be assumed or hypothesized as a possibility. It can describe a condition or scenario that is reasonable to think about although it may not necessarily be true or proven.
Synonyms
assumed, hypothetical, presumable.
Examples of usage
- In a supposable situation, we could have different outcomes.
- Is it really supposable that aliens exist?
- That argument is based on supposable facts.
Translations
Translations of the word "supposable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suposto
🇮🇳 अनुमानित
🇩🇪 vermutlich
🇮🇩 dapat diasumsikan
🇺🇦 припустимий
🇵🇱 przypuszczalny
🇯🇵 仮定できる
🇫🇷 supposable
🇪🇸 suposible
🇹🇷 varsayılan
🇰🇷 가정할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل الافتراض
🇨🇿 předpokládatelný
🇸🇰 predpokladateľný
🇨🇳 假设的
🇸🇮 predvidljiv
🇮🇸 fyrirhuguð
🇰🇿 болжамды
🇬🇪 წარმოიდგენილი
🇦🇿 təsəvvür edilən
🇲🇽 suposible
Etymology
The word 'supposable' has its roots in the Latin word 'supponere', which means 'to place under'. It emerged in the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. Over time, it evolved to denote something that can be supposed or assumed, especially in discussions or arguments. The prefix 'supp-' suggests a sense of underneath or beneath, hinting at ideas that support a main theory or argument. The use of 'supposable' in philosophy and logic reflects its importance in theoretical discussions where assumptions play a key role. As language evolved, the word maintained its relevance, especially in academic and intellectual contexts, to signify concepts that are considered plausible under certain conditions.