presumably
/pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Able to be sensibly presumed.
Adverb
Examples
Presumably, he will attend the opening.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “presumably” mean?
Able to be sensibly presumed.
Is “presumably” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.