Presumable

Quick meaning: Presumable is an adjective meaning (uncommon) Capable of being presumed, or being presumed as such.

Meaning

(uncommon) Capable of being presumed, or being presumed as such.

Example Sentences

This is evidence in favor of a pre-Roman language affiliation between Sardinia and southern continental Europe. A similar suffix -αρ- has also been identified in presumable pre-Greek words.

The chapter that troubles me is the one on "Straight Men, Gay Fantasies." The presumable criterion for including fantasies in this chapter is that the men do not identify themselves as gay, but usually it is because they are struggling with the idea of a "gay identity" and what it might mean to them to declare themselves as gay, in conflict with society's dictates.

Synonyms for presumable

Depending on context, synonyms include surmisable, thinkable, supposable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include surmisable, supposable, thinkable, probable, assumable, assumptious.

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