10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPPOSITIOUS»
Discover the use of
suppositious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
suppositious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
tious affluence— Kobler) Suppositious is used chiefly to imply that a belief or
assertion is based on theory or on a postulate or hypothesis, and lacks factual
support <this was no suppositious contract between ruler and ruled in prehistoric
times ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1984
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Garner's Modern American Usage
Suppositious and supposititious sometimes cause confusion. Although some
modern dictionaries list these as variants, some differentiation is both possible
and desirable. Suppositious should be used to mean “hypothetical; theoretical; ...
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English Synonymes Explained in Alphabetical Order
SPURIOUS, SUPPOSITIOUS, COUNTBRFEIT. SPURIOUS, in Latin spurius, or
Greek rxxs-xSr;. that is, one conceived by a woman, because the ancients called
the female spurium ; hence, one who is of uncertain origin on the father's side is ...
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Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage
But today supply is so closely connected with the sense “to provide” that it seems
almost contradictory to write ofsupplying (providing) an omission. supposable;
suppositious; supposititious; suppositional; ✳suppositive, ✳suppository, adj.
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English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order
SPURIOUS, SUPPOSITIOUS, COUNTERFEIT. SPURIOUS, in Latin spurius, or
Greek orepadrlv, that is, one conceived by a woman, because the ancients called
the female spurium ; hence, one who is of uncertain origin on the father's side is ...
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English synonymes, with copious illustrations and ...
SPURIOUS, SUPPOSITIOUS, COUNTERFEIT. Spurious, in Latin spurius, from
спора, because the ancients called the female spurium; hence, one who is of
uncertain origin on the father's side hi termed spurious; suppositious, from
suppose, ...
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English Synonymes: With Copious Illustrations and ...
SPUBIOUS, SUPPOSITIOUS, COUNTERFEIT. Spurious, In Latin spurn**, from
oTtopd, because the ancients called the female apurium; hence, one who is of
uncertain origin on the father's side is termed spurious; supposition*, from
suppose, ...
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The Friend of India: Quarterly series
But if their form is suppositious, the actions they perform are equally suppositious
1 Further, as the gods are said to have performed miraculous actions, so also
have men, as t/gustyo, Jwnhoo, Vushisht'lu/, Junukfl, &c, performed deeds
equally ...
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Royal Navy Strategy in the Far East 1919-1939: Planning for ...
Preparation strategy deals with the laying out of plans for suppositious forces
against suppositious enemies. . . war strategy is merely the child of suppositious
strategy.1 Strategy, the art of employing military force to achieve the aims of
national ...
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English Synonyms Explained, in Alphabetical Order: With ...
SUPPOSITIOUS, from suppose, signifies to be supposed or conjectured, in
distinction irom being positively itnown. COUNTERFEIT, v. To imitate. All these
terms are modes of the false; the two former indirectly, the latter directlv: whatever
is ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPPOSITIOUS»
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suppositious is used in the context of the following news items.
Against Historicism: The Task of Moral Discernment in an Uncertain …
It serves rather to fix our perception upon the momentary now, preventing retrospection, discouraging deliberation, holding us spellbound in a suppositious ... «ABC Technology and Games, Jul 15»
Fifth day of flyover appeal; QC confirms adverse effects on heritage …
“…the Board noted that witnesses … put options before it to establish that the options were not suppositious, would potentially have reduced environmental ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
“Howe & Hummel: Their True and Scandalous History” by Richard H …
Henry Ward Beecher's supposed affair with Mrs. Theodore Tilton, the wife of a prominent journalist, and a description of the even more suppositious seduction of ... «GroundReport, Jun 15»
Ghana independence in perspective
For most of the life of post - independent Ghana, leadership has apparently been in reckless, time wasting, and adventurous suppositious hands. «GhanaWeb, Mar 15»
'Opposition's 100 day program, DREAM IN LA-LA LAND'
I am one of them that question the veracity of these suppositious claims. One thing I do know is that President Rajapaksa, through victory and defeat, has always ... «Ceylon Daily News, Dec 14»
To Infinity and Beyond! NASAs Orion Mission Blasts Off
One man, young and eager looking, beams his concern through a suppositious smile, while his equally callow colleague whispers behind his coffee cup and ... «Daily Beast, Dec 14»
North Korea's Birthday Wishes To The Queen
One man, young and eager looking, beams his concern through a suppositious smile, while his equally callow colleague whispers behind his coffee cup and ... «Daily Beast, Jun 14»
Investigative Findings: Benghazi video linked to the CIA?
The suppositious relationship between the alleged creator of the video, including others reportedly involved in its funding, creation, distribution and promotion, ... «Canada Free Press, May 14»
Sorry, Wendy
First, It would take a real -- not just a suppositious -- Gov. Davis to initiate, far less effect, such a notable change. I'm afraid, boys, that ain't going to happen this ... «American Spectator, Oct 13»
The Heart of the Heartland
... romantic relationships with men—but her lesbianism remains suppositious at best. The powerful critics of her day and of ours have never lined up behind her. «American Spectator, Sep 13»
