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suppositive

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sup⋅pos⋅i⋅tive

[suh-poz-i-tiv]
–adjective
1. of the nature of or involving supposition; suppositional.
2. supposititious or false.
3. Grammar. expressing or noting supposition, as the words if, granting, or provided.
–noun
4. Grammar. a suppositive word.

Origin:
1595–1605; < LL suppositīvus, equiv. to supposit(us) (see supposition ) + -īvus -ive


sup⋅pos⋅i⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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sup·pos·i·tive   (sə-pŏz'ĭ-tĭv)   
adj.  Of the nature of, including, or involving supposition.
n.   Grammar
A conjunction, such as if or providing, that introduces a supposition.
sup·pos'i·tive·ly adv.
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