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Supposing
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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verb (used with object)
1.
to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
2.
to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed: Suppose we wait until tomorrow.
3.
to believe or assume as true; take for granted: It is supposed that his death was an accident.
4.
to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he will do?
5.
EXPANDto require logically; imply; presuppose: The evidence supposes his presence near the scene.
6.
COLLAPSE(used in the passive) to expect or design; require or permit (followed by an infinitive verb): The machine is supposed to make noise. I'm not supposed to run fast.
verb (used without object)
7.
to assume something; presume; think.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English supposen < Old French supposer, equivalent to sup- sup- + poser to pose1; compare Medieval Latin suppōnere to suppose, Latin: to substitute, place below
1275–1325; Middle English supposen < Old French supposer, equivalent to sup- sup- + poser to pose1; compare Medieval Latin suppōnere to suppose, Latin: to substitute, place below
Related forms
sup·pos·a·ble, adjective
sup·pos·a·bly, adverb
sup·pos·er, noun
mis·sup·pose, verb, mis·sup·posed, mis·sup·pos·ing.
un·sup·pos·a·ble, adjective
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