[ səˌpɒzɪ'tɪʃəs ]
■ adjective substituted for the real thing; counterfeit.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C17: from L. supposititius (from supponere 'to substitute') + -ous .
[ səˌpɒzɪ'tɪʃəs ]
■ adjective substituted for the real thing; counterfeit.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C17: from L. supposititius (from supponere 'to substitute') + -ous .
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004