I say supposedly, but are both acceptable now, or is that a misspeak?
2007-02-04 06:20:58 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Supposedly is the correct English-spoken word. Supposably is not a word at all. Supposedly is an adverb coming from the word supposed.
When you believe something to be true, it is supposed. Supposedly comes from that word and meaning.
2007-02-04 06:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly Or Supposably
2017-01-11 05:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's supposedly. Supposably most likely has evolved from people mishearing supposedly.
2007-02-04 06:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly, and no, the other way is not acceptable.
2007-02-04 06:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a misspeak.
Check this page:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/supposedly
When checking the meaning of this word, go also to
the Thesaurus section.
:) Hope it was useful.
2007-02-04 06:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Smurfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language.
Supposable: ADJECTIVE: that can be supposed.
Supposedly: ADVERB: according to what is, was or may be supposed.
Different parts of speech. Different meanings.
Nowhere is there a "supposably". BAD English!
2007-02-04 06:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say Supposedly
2007-02-04 06:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
suppossbly means to assume something for the sake of conversation. i think its more rhetorical.
supposedly also means to assume something but doing so regardless of any present facts or evidence. like, "we agree that crime supposedly took place around three o'clock".
2007-02-04 06:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by ramzi602001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
supposedly
2007-02-04 06:35:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
supposedly
2007-02-04 06:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by monica_dietz@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋