as in theoretic
existing only as an assumption or speculation
concepts regarding the origin and structure of the universe must perforce be suppositional
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppositional
Adjective
-
Bigelow’s work is procedural to its core, and that this film is a speculative what-if is made all the more horrifying because of its banality.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025 -
It’s meant to be bought, enjoyed, and drunk—not treated like a speculative financial asset.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
These questions are not hypothetical.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
-
The 2024 versions of the exercises practiced for the first time how to respond to a hypothetical North Korean nuclear strike, South Korea's military said at the time, according to comments carried by domestic media.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
This novel scenario, of flash ionization in the early Universe, may turn out to be, like most new theoretical ideas, a red herring that only takes us to a possible world that never was.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
-
The key is making the financial management real rather than theoretical.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Suppositional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppositional. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share