suppositum
- noun
- /səˈpɒzɪtəm/
- Archaic
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suplente
- Some believed the child was a suppositum and not the true heir.
Examples
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In the old legend, a suppositum was placed in the royal family to claim the throne.
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The suppositum in this experiment was carefully chosen.
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The philosopher discussed the concept of a suppositum in his treatise on identity.
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In philosophy, a suppositum can refer to an assumed entity.
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In medieval tales, a suppositum was often used to designate a substitute heir for the throne.
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The scholar presented a detailed analysis of a suppositum as a critical element in metaphysical discussions.
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Many in the court whispered that the young boy was merely a suppositum standing in for the true king.
Synonyms
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2.0
A person or thing that takes the place of another
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4.2
A person who takes another person's place, for example in a performance or at work
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3.5
A person who temporarily does another person's job
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4.0
A person or thing that takes the place of another
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9.9
A thing used as a replacement for another, often a medicine
A person or thing that takes another's place for a time
A person who gives more drinks or a quick snack that makes you less hungry for a short time
A person who replaces someone by unfair or illegal means
How Similar
Surface Forms
Etymology
Suppositum comes from Latin suppositus, built from sub- 'under' and ponere 'to put', so it originally meant someone 'put in' another's place; you can see the 'put' root in English position. That's why a suppositum can mean a replacement or stand-in today.