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supposed
adjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
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səˈpəʊzd
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adjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
“theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural”
adjective
mistakenly believed
“the supposed existence of ghosts”
adjective
required or under orders
“I'm supposed to be there at ten”
adjective
doubtful or suspect
“these so-called experts are no help”
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theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
the supposed reason for his absence
suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
hypothetical situation
the supposed existence of ghosts
I'm supposed to be there at ten
he was supposed to go to the store
these so-called experts are no help
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