presumably

Word parts

presumable + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) (NZ) IPA ^(key): /prɪˈzjuːməbli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /prɪˈzuːməbli/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /prɪˈzjuːməbli/ or /prɪˈʒuːməbli/

• Audio (US)

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Adverb

Positive presumably

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. You use presumably to show that you expect or believe something to be true, but you don't know.
   • Synonym: probably

   The disease presumably originated in Canada.