Presumable: meaning, definitions and examples
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presumable
[ prɪˈzuməbl ]
likely assumption
Presumable refers to something that can be assumed or taken for granted based on probability or reasonable expectation. It suggests that something is likely to occur or be true but isn't guaranteed. The term is often used in contexts where there is insufficient evidence to definitively assert a claim.
Synonyms
assumed, expected, likely, probable
Examples of usage
- The presumable outcome of the experiment was successful.
- Her presumable intentions were to support the community.
- Given the circumstances, his presumable behavior was understandable.
Translations
Translations of the word "presumable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 presumível
🇮🇳 संभावित
🇩🇪 voraussetzbar
🇮🇩 yang dapat diasumsikan
🇺🇦 припустимий
🇵🇱 przypuszczalny
🇯🇵 推定される
🇫🇷 présumable
🇪🇸 presumible
🇹🇷 varsayılan
🇰🇷 추정되는
🇸🇦 محتمل
🇨🇿 předpokládaný
🇸🇰 predpokladaný
🇨🇳 可推测的
🇸🇮 domnevni
🇮🇸 fyrirhugaður
🇰🇿 болжамды
🇬🇪 წარმოდგენილი
🇦🇿 təhmin edilən
🇲🇽 presumible
Etymology
The word 'presumable' originates from the Latin word 'praesumere', which means 'to take for granted', 'to assume', or 'to anticipate'. The prefix 'pre-' signifies 'before' or 'in front of', while 'sumere' translates to 'to take'. In Middle English, the term evolved into 'presumable', maintaining its core meaning of something capable of being presumed. Over time, the usage of 'presumable' became more popular in legal, scientific, and everyday contexts, especially when discussing hypotheses or predictions based on available evidence or reasoning. 'Presumable' implies a level of uncertainty, suggesting that while something can be assumed, it requires further verification or confirmation.