supposing

American  

[suh-poh-zing] / səˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

conjunction

1. upon the supposition or premise that; in the event that.

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Other Word Forms

• nonsupposing
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of supposing

First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at suppose, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Supposing the ballot measure passes and becomes law, any lawsuits would go before the state’s supreme court.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Supposing, Nearman told them, someone was hoping to breach the state Capitol, which has been closed to the public for over a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2021

"Supposing we hit the body with a tremendous — whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light," Trump said.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2020

Supposing … somebody got the notion to make a sci-fi crime thriller with a central character called The Nurse.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2018

Supposing, she thought, she was to walk across this great country.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith