presumable

[ pri-zoo-muh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being taken for granted; probable.

presumable

/ prɪˈzjuːməbəl /

adjective

1. able to be presumed or taken for granted

Other Words From

• unpre·suma·ble adjective
• unpre·suma·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of presumable¹

First recorded in 1685–95; presume + -able

Example Sentences

So when she clears up a little along towards noon, these three takes a packadero layout an' starts, presumable for Medicine Lodge.

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The emission of odors and acute sensibility to them is the only presumable agency at work in those instances.

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In ordering letters kindly state approximate age, prevalent tastes,—and in case of invalidism, the presumable severity of illness.

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The mere street urchin was now decked in a girl's hat and a presumable girl wore an incongruous cap.

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It is presumable that he exercised his editorial function on his recension of Q as he did upon the sayings-material in Mark.

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