Presumably: meaning, definitions and examples

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presumably

 

[ prษชหˆzjuหmษ™bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inference

Used to convey that something is supposed or assumed to be true, based on the available evidence or information.

Synonyms

apparently, ostensibly, supposedly

Examples of usage

  • He is presumably the best candidate for the job.
  • Presumably, they will arrive before noon.
  • The package will presumably be delivered tomorrow.
Context #2 | Adverb

expectation

Used to indicate what is reasonably expected or likely to happen.

Synonyms

anticipated, likely, probably

Examples of usage

  • Presumably, the meeting will start on time.
  • The price will presumably increase next month.
  • She will presumably be at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "presumably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น presumivelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฏเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vermutlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mungkin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนะผะพะฒั–ั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypuszczalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใใ‚‰ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉsumรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presumiblemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhtemelen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋งˆ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุฃุฑุฌุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravdฤ›podobnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravdepodobne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๆฆ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domnevno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญklega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะผะบั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtimal ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presumiblemente

Etymology

The word 'presumably' originated from the combination of the word 'presume' and the suffix '-ably'. 'Presume' comes from the Latin word 'praesumere', which means 'to take for granted'. Over time, 'presumably' has evolved to convey the sense of inference or expectation in English language.

See also: presume, presumed, presumption, presumptive, presumptuous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,265, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.