presumedly

pre·sume

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-zoom]
- /prɪˈzum/
- /prɪˈz.juː.mɪd.lɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-zoom]
- /prɪˈzum/

Definitions of presumedly word

verb with object presumedly to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive. 1
verb with object presumedly Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary. 1
verb with object presumedly to undertake with unwarrantable boldness. 1
verb with object presumedly to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another. 1
verb without object presumedly to take something for granted; suppose. 1
verb without object presumedly to act or proceed with unwarrantable or impertinent boldness. 1

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Origin of presumedly

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 Presumedly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Presumedly

presumedly 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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