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presuming

 

[ prɪˈzjuːm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supposing something

Presuming is the act of assuming something to be true based on prior knowledge or evidence. It often implies a level of confidence in the assumption, although it may not be based on definitive proof.

Synonyms

assuming, hypothesizing, postulating, supposing

Examples of usage

  • I am presuming she will attend the meeting.
  • They are presuming that the event will be canceled due to the weather.
  • He is presuming that his friend will support his decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "presuming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presumindo

🇮🇳 मानना

🇩🇪 annehmen

🇮🇩 menganggap

🇺🇦 припускати

🇵🇱 zakładając

🇯🇵 仮定する

🇫🇷 présumant

🇪🇸 presumiendo

🇹🇷 varsaymak

🇰🇷 가정하다

🇸🇦 يفترض

🇨🇿 předpokládajíce

🇸🇰 predpokladajúc

🇨🇳 假设

🇸🇮 domnevajoč

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 болжап

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ვივარაუდოთ

🇦🇿 təhmin etmək

🇲🇽 presumiendo

Etymology

The word 'presume' originates from the Latin word 'praesumere', which means 'to take for granted' or 'to assume beforehand'. This Latin word is composed of 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'sumere' meaning 'to take'. The term made its way into Middle English as 'presumen' before evolving into the modern form we use today. Historically, 'presume' has carried connotations of taking liberties with assumptions, often implying a lack of certainty and a degree of boldness in making claims. Over time, the usage of the word has extended into various contexts including legal, social, and philosophical discussions, reflecting its multifaceted applications in English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,335, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.