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- [pri-zoom]
- /prɪˈzum/
- /prɪˈzjuːm/
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- [pri-zoom]
- /prɪˈzum/
Definitions of presumed word
- verb with object presumed to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive. 1
- verb with object presumed Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary. 1
- verb with object presumed to undertake with unwarrantable boldness. 1
- verb with object presumed to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another. 1
- verb without object presumed to take something for granted; suppose. 1
- verb without object presumed to act or proceed with unwarrantable or impertinent boldness. 1
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Origin of presumed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English presumen (< Old French presumer) < Latin praesūmere to take beforehand (Late Latin: take for granted, assume, dare), equivalent to prae- pre- + sūmere to take up, suppose (see consume)
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Parts of speech for Presumed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
presumed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
presumed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for presumed
adj presumed
- assumed — false; fictitious
- assumptive — taken for granted.
- conceptive — having the power of mental conception
- formalistic — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- hypothetic — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
adjective presumed
- awaited — to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer.
- formularized — Simple past tense and past participle of formularize.
- wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.
verb presumed
- dogmatized — Simple past tense and past participle of dogmatize.
- forejudged — Simple past tense and past participle of forejudge.
- hoped — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
- infracted — to break, violate, or infringe (a law, commitment, etc.).
- miscomprehended — Simple past tense and past participle of miscomprehend.
Antonyms for presumed
verb presumed
- hoped — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
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