Supposare

Supposare is an Italian verb of the first conjugation meaning to suppose or to assume. It is attested primarily in historical, philosophical, or formal legal writing, and is uncommon in contemporary, everyday Italian where the synonym supporre is standard.

Origin and cognates: Supposare derives from Latin supponere and appears as a variant form in older texts and in some dialects, reflecting historical spellings and usage patterns. In modern Italian, supporre is the preferred term for ordinary talk about hypotheses or assumptions.

Usage: In texts aiming for a classical or scholastic tone, supposare may be used to introduce hypothetical propositions, typically with a clause introduced by che. Outside such registers, it is rarely used.

Conjugation: As a regular -are verb in principle, supposare would follow standard first-conjugation patterns, though actual attestation is scarce. For exact forms in historical contexts, consult a dictionary or grammar.

See also: supporre, presupporre, supposizione.