supposer

English

Etymology

suppose + -er.

Noun

supposer (plural supposers)

  1. One who supposes.
    • 1834, Sir James Mackintosh, History of the revolution in England in 1688:
      It is evident, however, that such suppositions can do no more than illustrate the peculiar opinions of the supposer, and cannot prove that which, in the nature of things, they pre-suppose.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French supposer, from Old French supposer, borrowed from Latin suppōnere, altered based on French poser.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sy.po.ze/
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Verb

supposer

  1. to suppose, to think, to reckon, to surmise
    Supposons qu’il puisse te faire oublier.
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  2. to suggest, to imply

Conjugation

Derived terms

Further reading

Middle French

Etymology

From Old French supposer, borrowed from Latin suppōnō, suppōnere, altered based on poser.

Verb

supposer

  1. to suppose (to assume to be true)

Conjugation

  • Middle French conjugation varies from one text to another. Hence, the following conjugation should be considered as typical, not as exhaustive.
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