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Surmised: meaning, definitions and examples

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surmised

 

[ sɜːrˈmaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to guess

Surmised refers to the process of forming an opinion or making a guess about something without having all the necessary information or evidence. When someone surmises, they rely on their intuition or the available hints to draw a conclusion that may or may not be correct. This term often implies a degree of uncertainty in the conclusion reached. It's commonly used in contexts where speculation is involved based on limited data.

Synonyms

guessed, hypothesized, inferred, presumed, supposed

Examples of usage

  • She surmised that he was late due to traffic.
  • From the look on his face, she surmised he wasn't happy.
  • I could only surmise what might have happened.

Translations

Translations of the word "surmised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suposto

🇮🇳 अनुमानित

🇩🇪 vermuten

🇮🇩 mengira

🇺🇦 припустив

🇵🇱 przypuszczany

🇯🇵 推測した

🇫🇷 supposé

🇪🇸 supuesto

🇹🇷 varsayılan

🇰🇷 추정된

🇸🇦 مفترض

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 推测的

🇸🇮 domnevni

🇮🇸 áætlaður

🇰🇿 болжанған

🇬🇪 გავიგე

🇦🇿 təhmin edilən

🇲🇽 supuesto

Etymology

The word 'surmise' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'surmiser'. It combines the prefix 'sur-' meaning 'over' or 'above' and the verb 'miser' which means 'to put or send'. The use of 'surmise' has evolved through time, where it originally encapsulated a stronger sense of assumption or conjecture. In its etymological journey, it reflects the human tendency to form judgments without complete knowledge. By the 14th century, 'surmise' was used in English literature to describe an inference made without sufficient evidence, signifying a relationship between thought and uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,987, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.