Definitions
- Describing something that can be inferred or deduced based on available evidence or information. - Referring to a conclusion or assumption that can be made based on logical reasoning or analysis. - Talking about a situation where it is possible to make an educated guess or estimate.
- Referring to a situation where it is possible to make a conjecture or estimation without sufficient evidence or information. - Describing a conclusion or assumption that is based on intuition or hunch rather than logical reasoning. - Talking about a situation where the outcome or answer can be predicted with some degree of uncertainty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where it is possible to make an inference or conclusion.
- 2Both words imply a degree of uncertainty or speculation.
- 3Both words involve making assumptions based on available information.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of certainty: Surmisable implies a higher degree of certainty and logical reasoning compared to guessable, which is more speculative.
- 2Evidence: Surmisable is based on available evidence or information, while guessable may be based on intuition or hunch.
- 3Formality: Surmisable is more formal and academic, while guessable is more casual and colloquial.
- 4Connotation: Surmisable has a neutral or positive connotation, while guessable may have a negative connotation of being unreliable or untrustworthy.
- 5Usage: Surmisable is less commonly used than guessable in everyday language.
Remember this!
Surmisable and guessable are synonyms that describe situations where it is possible to make an inference or conclusion. However, surmisable implies a higher degree of certainty and logical reasoning based on available evidence or information, while guessable is more speculative and may be based on intuition or hunch. Additionally, surmisable is more formal and less commonly used than guessable in everyday language.
