supposing — Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Supposing your phone battery dies during a zombie apocalypse, do you remember anyone's number?
- Supposing you win the lottery, would you still come to work on Monday?
- Supposing we leave now, we should arrive by 6 PM.
supposing
VERB[/səˈpoʊzɪŋ/]
Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.
Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.
Scientists were supposing the signal came from a natural source — until the data proved otherwise.
What they were supposing eventually exposed secrets nobody wanted to disclose.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supponere', meaning 'to place underneath' or 'to substitute'. The word evolved from the idea of placing something as a foundation or basis for thought.
Breakdown
sub- (under/beneath) + ponere (to place) + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Supposing your phone battery dies during a zombie apocalypse, do you remember anyone's number?”
“Supposing you win the lottery, would you still come to work on Monday?”
“Supposing we leave now, we should arrive by 6 PM.”
“Supposing the meeting gets cancelled, we could use that time for the project.”
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