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suppositional

UK
/səˌpɒzɪˈʃənl/
US
/səˌpɑːzɪˈʃənl/

Translations

suppositionaladjective
more suppositional
Comp.
most suppositional
Super.
UK
/səˌpɒzɪˈʃənl/
US
/səˌpɑːzɪˈʃənl/
The scientist presented a suppositional theory about the origins of the universe.
Le scientifique a présenté une théorie hypothétique sur les origines de l’univers.
Additional translations
suppositionnelSurtout en logique et en philosophie; usage soutenu.
Synonyms
hypothetical
assumed
presumptive
conditional
theoretical

Definitions

suppositionaladjective
Based on or involving supposition; hypothetical or conjectural.
The scientist presented a suppositional theory about the origins of the universe.
Relating to the practice of temporarily assuming a statement for the sake of argument or logical proof.
Suppositional reasoning is a common technique in formal logic.
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