different between supposable vs supposed

English

Etymology

suppose +? -able

Adjective

supposable (comparative more supposable, superlative most supposable)

1. Capable of being supposed; imaginable

French

Etymology

supposer +? -able

Adjective

supposable (plural supposables)

1. supposable

English

Pronunciation

• (verb)
  • (UK) IPA^(key): /s??p??zd/
  • (US) IPA^(key): /s??po?zd/
• (adjective)
  • (UK) IPA^(key): /s??p??z?d/
  • (US) IPA^(key): /s??po?z?d/, /s??po?zd/
• (in supposed to)
  • (UK) IPA^(key): /s??p??st/, (colloquial) /sp??st/
  • (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /s??po?st/, (colloquial) /spo?st/

Verb

supposed

1. simple past tense and past participle of suppose

Adjective

supposed (not comparable)

1. Presumed to be true, but without proof

   Muhammad is the supposed messenger of God.

2. (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.

   The movie is supposed to be good.

3. (with infinitive) Having an obligation.

   You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant. [Note: this means, you are obliged not to smoke.]

   The phone is supposed to come with a manual.

4. (with infinitive) Intended.

   The phone is supposed to save us time.

Derived terms

• supposedly
• supposed to

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