Definitions
- Referring to something that can be assumed or imagined based on available evidence. - Describing a situation or scenario that is possible but not necessarily probable. - Talking about a hypothesis or theory that is yet to be proven or confirmed.
- Referring to something that can be taken for granted or presumed to be true. - Describing a responsibility or obligation that can be accepted or taken on by someone. - Talking about a role or position that can be filled by someone else in case of absence or vacancy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that can be presumed or taken as true.
- 2Both words refer to situations that are not necessarily confirmed or proven.
- 3Both words are adjectives that modify a noun or noun phrase.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Supposable is used to describe something that is possible but not necessarily probable, while assumable is used to describe something that can be taken for granted or presumed to be true.
- 2Meaning: Supposable refers to something that can be imagined or hypothesized, while assumable refers to something that can be accepted or taken on by someone.
- 3Connotation: Supposable can have a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while assumable can have a slightly negative connotation of taking on a burden or responsibility.
- 4Frequency: Assumable is a more common word than supposable in everyday language.
Remember this!
While both supposable and assumable describe something that can be presumed or taken as true, they differ in their usage, meaning, etymology, connotation, and frequency. Supposable refers to something that is possible but not necessarily probable, while assumable refers to something that can be taken for granted or accepted by someone. Assumable is more commonly used in everyday language and can have a slightly negative connotation of taking on a burden or responsibility.
