presurmise

[pree-ser-mahyz, pree-sur-mahyz, pree-ser-mahyz]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a surmise previously formed.

verb (used with object)

presurmised, presurmising

to surmise beforehand.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of presurmise¹

First recorded in 1655–65; pre- + surmise

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Example Sentences

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V. suppose, conjecture, surmise, suspect, guess, divine; theorize; presume, presurmise†, presuppose; assume, fancy, wis†, take it; give a guess, speculate, believe, dare say, take it into one's head, take for granted; imagine &c.

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presuppurative presynaptic

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