Pronunciation: [pɹɪzjˈuːmd] (IPA) 
Presumed is a verb that means to suppose or assume something to be true without proof. The IPA phonetic transcription for presumed is /prɪˈzjuːmd/. The first syllable, "pre", is pronounced with a short "i" sound /prɪ/. The second syllable, "sumed", is pronounced with a long "u" sound /ˈzjuːmd/. It is important to get the spelling of this word correct, as misspelling it can change the intended meaning of a sentence.
Presumed is an adjective that describes an assumption or belief that something is true or likely to be true in the absence of conclusive evidence. It refers to accepting or supposing something to be correct or accurate based on available information or prior knowledge.
When something is presumed, it means that it is accepted as true until proven otherwise or until further evidence is presented. This assumption can be made in various contexts, such as legal proceedings, investigations, scientific research, or everyday situations.
In legal terms, presumed refers to a fact or situation that the law assumes to be true unless proven otherwise. For example, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
In scientific research, presumed may imply an initial hypothesis or assumption that is then subject to testing and verification through experiments or observations.
Presumed can also pertain to common beliefs or societal expectations about someone or something based on appearance, behavior, or reputation. For instance, a well-dressed individual may be presumed to have a higher social status, or a lion's roaring may be presumed to indicate dominance or territoriality.
Overall, presumed suggests an acceptance or assumption of truth based on available evidence or common knowledge, but it is subject to change or revision if contradictory evidence arises.
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The word presumed originates from the Latin word praesumere, which is a combination of prae (meaning before or in front of) and sumere (meaning to take or to assume). The term presumed was first used in English during the 15th century, with the sense of to take beforehand or to assume to be true. Over time, it developed further to mean to suppose or believe without certain knowledge.
