supposing

American

[suh-poh-zing] / səˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

conjunction

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

Other Word Forms

nonsupposing

adjective

Etymology

Origin of supposing

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

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Supposing you were to pack a picnic for the Hollywood Bowl with exclusively created-in-L.A. foods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

"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 we said: “x-billionaire dodged some 50,000 nurses”.

From The Guardian • Feb. 7, 2019

Supposing he was still alive in another four weeks, what would happen if he didn’t turn up at Hogwarts?

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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