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Definition of presumably - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅sum⋅a⋅bly

[pri-zoo-muh-blee]
–adverb
by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.

Origin:
1640–50; presumable + -ly


doubtless, likely, apparently.
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pre·sum·a·ble   (prĭ-zōō'mə-bəl)   
adj.  That can be presumed or taken for granted; reasonable as a supposition: presumable causes of the disaster.
pre·sum'a·bly adv.
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