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supposititious

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1. supposititious - Adjective

2. supposititious - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supposititious writing.

Suppositional; hypothetical.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural Source: Internet

the supposed reason for his absence Source: Internet

suppositious reconstructions of dead languages Source: Internet

hypothetical situation Source: Internet

Arkell, p. 278; Van der Kiste, p. 156. Caroline was relieved to discover that Augusta had given birth to a "poor, ugly little she-mouse" rather than a "large, fat, healthy boy" as the pitiful nature of the baby made a supposititious child unlikely. Source: Internet

Van der Kiste, p. 156 Caroline was relieved to discover that Augusta had given birth to a "poor, ugly little she-mouse" rather than a "large, fat, healthy boy" which made a supposititious child unlikely since the baby was so pitiful. Source: Internet

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