səˈpoʊzəd
always used before a noun
: claimed to be true or real
—used to say that a particular description is probably not true or real even though many people believe that it is
a supposed cure for cancer
supposed experts
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“Supposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/supposed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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