presumable
UK: prɪˈzjuːməbl | US: prɪˈzuːməbl
adj. capable of being presumed or reasonably supposed
adj. likely to be true based on available evidence
The word "presumable" originates from Latin roots. The prefix "pre-" (meaning "before") combines with "sume" (from Latin "sumere," meaning "to take"), and the suffix "-able" (indicating capability). The term evolved through Old French ("presumer") into Middle English, retaining the core idea of "taking something as true beforehand." Over time, it acquired its modern sense of being logically supposable or probable.
It is presumable that the meeting will be postponed due to the storm.
His absence from work is presumable evidence of illness.
The presumable outcome of the experiment was confirmed by the data.
Given her experience, her success was highly presumable.
Without further clues, the detective could only make a presumable conclusion.