suppositious

[ suhp-uh-zish-uhs ]

adjective

1. formed from or growing out of supposition:

   suppositious evidence.

2. supposititious.

suppositious

/ ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃəs /

adjective

1. deduced from supposition; hypothetical

Derived Forms

• ˌsuppoˈsitiously, adverb
• ˌsuppoˈsitiousness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of suppositious¹

First recorded in 1615–25; shortened form of supposititious

Example Sentences

The example may be either actual or suppositious, but it must illustrate clearly and accurately.

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Then why permit the bond to be severed by a wholly suppositious breach?

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"That's true patriotism," the officers agreed, but were puzzled by the grinning of the suppositious patriot.

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A suppositious example may serve in explanation; only a fact will serve as proof.

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For examples of the two methods let us consider suppositious cases.

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