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suppositious

[ suhp-uh-zish-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

suppositious

/ ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃəs /

First recorded in 1615–25; shortened form of supposititious

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

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

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

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

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

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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