supposing

[ suh-poh-zing ]

/ səˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

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conjunction

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

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Origin of supposing

First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at suppose, -ing²

non·sup·pos·ing, adjective

And supposing they do—will they really fight for it, thoroughly and relentlessly?
Racism and Religious Zionist Youth Movements: Own Up|Dr. Assaf David|May 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Woodward is supposing that the supercommittee was the only place for discussions about a bargain including revenues.
Bob Woodward's So-Called Thinking Sort Of Explained|Michael Tomasky|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.
In Praise of Joe Wilson|Alex Massie|September 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At last it seemed that they might proceed with the business upon which they were come; but Garnache was wrong in so supposing.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini

He said there was a vacancy on the Kingstown Board; and, supposing the seat was offered to me, would I be free to accept it?
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
The purchaser bought supposing that there was no such deficit, but perhaps a small one, what would a court do?
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Well, you see there are four of us, and supposing grandfather is looking for us, it will be easier to find four than one.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
But the matter stands thus: that my talent, supposing I really have any, would hardly develop now.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky