sup|po|si|tious

sup|po|si|tious
sup|po|si|tious «SUHP uh ZIHSH uhs», adjective.
1. of or based on supposition; hypothetical; supposed: »

suppositious enemies, a suppositious relationship.

2. not genuine; spurious; false: »

a suppositious testimony.


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