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/
Korean meaning: 추정할 수 있는, 추정되는
Korean pronunciation: 프리주머블 (강세: 주)
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!
🎤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.
🎵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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