presumable — Able to be presumed or assumed; reasonable to suppose as likely true.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Able to be presumed or assumed; reasonable to suppose as likely true.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzuməbəl/
Example Sentences
- Given his love for pizza, it's presumable he'll choose the Italian restaurant.
- It's presumable that my cat knocked over the plant again - she has a criminal record.
- The presumable winner of the eating contest is already loosening his belt.
presumable
ADJECTIVE[/prɪˈzuməbəl/]
Able to be presumed or assumed; reasonable to suppose as likely true.
His presumable theory stays unflappable, unlike the consumable chaos around!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin presumere meaning 'to take beforehand' or 'to suppose in advance.' The word evolved to describe something that can reasonably be assumed based on available evidence.
Breakdown
pre- (before/in advance) + sum- (take) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Given his love for pizza, it's presumable he'll choose the Italian restaurant.”
“It's presumable that my cat knocked over the plant again - she has a criminal record.”
“The presumable winner of the eating contest is already loosening his belt.”
“Based on the weather forecast, it's presumable that the outdoor event will be cancelled.”
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