Presumably
prɪˈzjuːməbli
Definitions
By reasonable supposition; probably.
prɪˈzjuːməbli
Used to say that something is likely or can be reasonably assumed.
The flight will presumably arrive on schedule.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'I'm guessing' or 'it seems likely'. For example, 'The movie is presumably going to be good since it got great reviews.'
👶 For kids: It means maybe or probably. Like, "The dog is presumably hungry because he's near the food bowl."
More Examples
She is presumably going to the party, as she already bought a new dress.
Presumably, they will offer a discount during the sale.
How It's Used
"He is presumably at home."
"The meeting will presumably start on time."
From 'presume' + '-ably'. 'Presume' comes from the Latin 'praesumere', meaning 'to anticipate'.
The word 'presumably' began to appear in the late 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'based on an educated guess'.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: praesumere