presumed

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “presumed” mean?

Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.

Is “presumed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.