Word: supposedly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: sup
pos
ed
ly
Definition: As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
Morphemes:
Affix: suppose
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub-
Language: fro
Decoded: sub-
Meaning: under
Affix: poser
Language: fro
Decoded: poser
Meaning: to place
Affix: -d
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.