suppositious

adjective

sup·po·si·tious ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shəs

Synonyms of suppositious

: supposititious

Word History

Etymology

by contraction

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suppositious was in 1604

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“Suppositious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suppositious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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