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assumedly

|as-sumed-ly|

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/əˈsuːmɪdli/

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/əˈsjuːmɪdli/

taken for granted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'assumedly' originates from English, specifically formed from the past participle 'assumed' (from the verb 'assume') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Historical Evolution

'assume' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assumere,' where the prefix 'ad-' meant 'to' and the root 'sumere' meant 'to take'. Through Old French and Middle English ('assumen' / 'assume') it became the modern English verb 'assume', from which 'assumed' and then the adverb 'assumedly' were formed.

Meaning Changes

Initially, in Latin 'assumere' meant 'to take up' or 'take to oneself'; over time the sense shifted to meanings like 'take for granted' or 'suppose', and the adverb 'assumedly' has come to mean 'presumably' or 'as is assumed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

used to indicate that something is taken to be true or likely without proof; presumably.

She assumedly left early to avoid the traffic.

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Last updated: 2025/11/04 22:42