SUPPOSITITIOUS


Meaning of SUPPOSITITIOUS in English

[ səˌpɒzɪ'tɪʃəs ]

■ adjective substituted for the real thing; counterfeit.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C17: from L. supposititius (from supponere 'to substitute') + -ous .

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