supposing

[ suh-poh-zing ]

conjunction

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

Other Words From

• nonsup·posing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supposing¹

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

Example Sentences

And supposing they do—will they really fight for it, thoroughly and relentlessly?

From The Daily Beast

Woodward is supposing that the supercommittee was the only place for discussions about a bargain including revenues.

From The Daily Beast

As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.

From The Daily Beast

At last it seemed that they might proceed with the business upon which they were come; but Garnache was wrong in so supposing.

From Project Gutenberg

He said there was a vacancy on the Kingstown Board; and, supposing the seat was offered to me, would I be free to accept it?

From Project Gutenberg

The purchaser bought supposing that there was no such deficit, but perhaps a small one, what would a court do?

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Well, you see there are four of us, and supposing grandfather is looking for us, it will be easier to find four than one.

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But the matter stands thus: that my talent, supposing I really have any, would hardly develop now.

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