■ verb
1》 think or assume that something is true or probable, but without proof.
↘(of a theory or argument) assume or require that something is the case as a precondition.
↘[in imperative ] used to introduce a suggestion.
2》 ( be ~d to do something ) be required or expected to do something.
Derivatives
supposable adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. supponere , from sub- 'from below' + ponere 'to place'.