English

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Etymology

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From suppose +‎ -er.

Noun

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supposer (plural supposers)

  1. One who supposes.
    • 1834, Sir James Mackintosh, History of the revolution in England in 1688:
      It is evident, however, that such suppositions can do no more than illustrate the peculiar opinions of the supposer, and cannot prove that which, in the nature of things, they pre-suppose.

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French supposer, from Old French supposer, borrowed from Latin suppōnere, altered based on French poser.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sy.po.ze/
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Verb

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supposer

  1. to suppose, to think, to reckon, to surmise
    Supposons qu’il puisse te faire oublier.
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  2. to suggest, to imply

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Middle French

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Etymology

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From Old French supposer, borrowed from Latin suppōnō, suppōnere, altered based on poser.

Verb

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supposer

  1. to suppose (to assume to be true)

Conjugation

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  • Middle French conjugation varies from one text to another. Hence, the following conjugation should be considered as typical, not as exhaustive.