Supposing: meaning, definitions and examples

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supposing

 

[ səˈpōzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

conditional statement

Supposing is a verb used to introduce a hypothesis or assumption that is to be considered or discussed. It is often employed in contexts where a situation is imagined, and its implications are examined. This term allows speakers to express ideas that are not necessarily true but are instead used for the sake of argument or exploration of possibilities. It can also imply a level of uncertainty, as the speaker is speculating about a scenario.

Synonyms

assuming, entertaining, hypothesizing, presuming

Examples of usage

  • Supposing we leave early, will we be on time?
  • Supposing she doesn't show up, what should we do?
  • Supposing it rains tomorrow, what are our plans?
  • Supposing they agree with our proposal, how should we proceed?

Translations

Translations of the word "supposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supor

🇮🇳 मान लेना

🇩🇪 annehmen

🇮🇩 mengasumsikan

🇺🇦 припускати

🇵🇱 zakładać

🇯🇵 仮定する

🇫🇷 supposer

🇪🇸 suponer

🇹🇷 varsaymak

🇰🇷 가정하다

🇸🇦 يفترض

🇨🇿 předpokládat

🇸🇰 predpokladať

🇨🇳 假设

🇸🇮 domnevati

🇮🇸 gera ráð fyrir

🇰🇿 болжам жасау

🇬🇪 გაუაზრებელია

🇦🇿 təhmin etmək

🇲🇽 suponer

Etymology

The word 'supposing' comes from the Middle English 'supposen', which means to assume. This, in turn, was derived from the Old French 'supposer', meaning 'to put under' or 'to assume'. The Latin root is 'supponere', composed of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. Over time, the term evolved in usage to express conditional scenarios, often framed in social and philosophical discussions. The formal usage of 'supposing' in the English language became more prevalent in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in legal and logical discourse. Its ability to invite speculation and hypothesis made it a valuable tool in debates and theoretical contexts. Today, 'supposing' is widely used in both spoken and written English when presenting hypothetical situations.

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