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Arguably vs Presumably - What's the difference?

arguably | presumably |

As adverbs the difference between arguably and presumably

is that arguably is as can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent while presumably is able to be sensibly presumed.

arguably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent.

    • Synonyms

    * (as can be supported or proven) debatably, defensibly

    presumably

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Able to be sensibly presumed.
  • * 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]
    • Capello made a change on the hour which was presumably enforced by injury as the excellent Young was replaced by Stewart Downing.
  • *
    • Yet this is the level of [neural] organisation that does the actual thinking—and is, presumably , the seat of consciousness.

    Synonyms

    * (able to be presumed) presumptively