presumably
|pre-sum-a-bly|
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/prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/
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/prɪˈzjuː.mə.bli/
(presume)
assume without proof
Etymology
Etymology Information
'presume' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praesumere,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'sumere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'praesumere' transformed into the Old French word 'presumer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'presume' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take beforehand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to suppose something is the case.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain.
Presumably, he will arrive by noon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35