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Presumable vs Supposed - What's the difference?

presumable | supposed |

As adjectives the difference between presumable and supposed

is that presumable is capable of being presumed while supposed is presumed to be true, but without proof.

As a verb supposed is

past tense of suppose.

presumable

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Capable of being presumed.

    • Related terms

    *presumably *presume *presumption

    supposed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (suppose)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Presumed to be true, but without proof
    • Jesus is the supposed son of God.
  • (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
    • ''The movie is supposed to be good.
  • (with infinitive) Having an obligation.
    • You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.'' [Note: this means, you are obliged ''not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  • (with infinitive) Intended.
    • The phone is supposed to save us time.

    Derived terms

    * supposedly * supposed to

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