presumable

/pri'zju:məbl/

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Word: Presumable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The word "presumable" means something that can be taken for granted or assumed to be true based on some evidence, even if that evidence is not strong.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "presumable" when you want to talk about something that is likely or expected to be true, but you don’t have solid proof.
• It is often used in discussions or writings where logic and reasoning are involved.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: “Since he didn't answer his phone, it is presumable that he is busy.”
2. Complex Example: “Given her excellent performance in the interview, it is presumable that she will receive the job offer.”

Advanced Usage:

In more formal writing or discussions, "presumable" can be used in legal or academic contexts where assumptions are made based on available evidence. For example: “The defendant’s absence from the scene is presumable evidence of his involvement in the crime.”

Word Variants:

• Presume (verb): To take for granted or assume something is true without proof. Example: “I presume you have finished your homework.”
• Presumption (noun): An idea that is accepted as true without proof. Example: “Her presumption that he would help her was unfounded.”
• Presumptive (adjective): Based on what is likely to happen, often used in legal contexts. Example: “The presumptive heir to the throne is the king’s firstborn child.”

Different Meanings:

While "presumable" generally indicates something that can be assumed, it can also imply a level of uncertainty. It suggests that while something seems likely, it is not guaranteed.

Synonyms:

• Likely
• Probable
• Assumed
• Supposed

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "presumable" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you may encounter phrases that express similar ideas, such as: - “Take for granted” - to assume something is true without questioning it. - “Make an educated guess” - to make a conclusion based on available information, though it may not be certain.

Academic

Adjective

1. capable of being inferred on slight grounds

Synonyms

• supposable
• surmisable