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supposable

supposable

7.7
Possible to imagine as true with little proof
  • adjective
  • /səˈpoʊzəbl/
translation icon : suposible
  • It is supposable that there are reasons behind her sudden departure.

Examples

  • That ain't a supposable case.

  • Based on the evidence presented, it is supposable that the event took place earlier than reported.

  • Given the circumstances, it is supposable that he chose not to attend the meeting.

Synonyms

presumable
vssupposable
1 4.8

Likely to be true based on the facts

is inferable even when only slight or minimal evidence exists
surmisable
vssupposable
8.8

Can be guessed from a small amount of evidence

is inferable specifically from slight or very limited evidence
suppositional
vssupposable
9.3

Based on an idea rather than on solid proof

is inferable from slight evidence rather than mainly assumed
supposititious
vssupposable
9.9

Based mainly on guesswork rather than proven facts

is inferable despite only slight evidence not pure guesswork
suppositious
vssupposable
9.9

Not supported by facts

is inferable from limited evidence rather than being unsupported

Antonyms

53 4.9

Not likely to happen or be true

How Likely

certain
946 1.0
probable
200 3.4
plausible
129 7.2
supposable
7.7
conceivable
62 4.6
unlikely
487 1.9
impossible
1.4

Surface Forms

supposable positive

Morphology

supposable = suppose (transparent) = suppose + able

The word is formed by adding the suffix '-able' to 'suppose', indicating capability.

Etymology

Supposable comes from suppose, which is made of the Latin parts sub- 'under' and ponere 'to put', the same root you see in position. So to 'suppose' is to put an idea down for the moment, and supposable means something you can imagine or accept as possible.