Definitions
- Referring to something that is likely to happen or be true based on evidence or past experience. - Describing a situation where the chances of something occurring are high. - Talking about a likely outcome or result based on current information or data.
- Referring to something that is assumed to be true without concrete evidence. - Describing a situation where the assumption is made based on incomplete or circumstantial evidence. - Talking about a belief or conclusion that is drawn without certainty or proof.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a level of uncertainty or lack of concrete evidence.
- 2Both words are used to express a belief or conclusion based on available information.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or investigative contexts.
- 4Both words imply a degree of likelihood or possibility.
What is the difference?
- 1Evidence: Probable implies that there is some evidence or past experience to support the likelihood of something happening, while presumed suggests that there is no concrete evidence to support the assumption.
- 2Certainty: Probable suggests a higher degree of certainty than presumed, which implies a lower level of confidence in the assumption.
- 3Connotation: Probable has a neutral connotation, while presumed can have negative connotations, suggesting that the assumption may be incorrect or unfounded.
- 4Usage: Probable is more commonly used in everyday language, while presumed is more often used in legal or investigative contexts.
- 5Degree of assumption: Probable suggests a higher degree of likelihood than presumed, which implies a lower level of certainty in the assumption.
Remember this!
Probable and presumed are synonyms that both describe a level of uncertainty or lack of concrete evidence. However, probable implies a higher degree of likelihood based on evidence or past experience, while presumed suggests an assumption made without concrete evidence. Additionally, probable is more commonly used in everyday language, while presumed is more often used in legal or investigative contexts.
