Etymology

supposal

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Today it means: The act of supposing; supposition. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Anglo-Norman supposaille
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromsupposaille
  2. English todaysupposal

From Anglo-Norman supposaille, supposail. By surface analysis, suppose + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. The act of supposing; supposition.
  • from 16th c. Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis.

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