SUPPOSING Meaning and
Definition
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Supposing, often used as a conjunction or adverb, is a term that refers to the act of making an assumption or presumption based on certain conditions or circumstances. When used as a conjunction, it introduces a hypothetical situation or conditional statement, implying that the information given or about to be discussed is based on a hypothetical scenario or a tentative assumption.
As an adverb, supposing means considering or assuming something to be true for the sake of argument or discussion. It indicates that the following statement or argument is based on a temporary assumption or premise, allowing for a hypothetical case to be explored.
The term can also imply the act of conjecturing or imagining something without concrete evidence or factual basis. It can be used to propose or suggest a hypothetical situation, often used in the context of speculation or hypothesis.
In both cases, "Supposing" possesses the ability to create imaginary situations and explore potential outcomes or conclusions that may arise under certain assumptions. It enables someone to engage in discussions, debates, or thought experiments by temporarily accepting a premise for the sake of exploring various possibilities.
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Etymology of SUPPOSING
The word "supposing" comes from the Middle English verb "supposen", which is derived from the Old French verb "supposer". In turn, "supposer" is derived from the Latin verb "supponere", which combines the prefix "sub-" meaning "under" and the verb "ponere" meaning "to put". The literal meaning of "supposer" in Old French was "to assume", "to place under", or "to put forward". Over time, this evolved into the meaning of "supposing" as we use it today, which is to assume or imagine something to be true.
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