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voraussichtlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • presumably adv Used to say that something is probably true, based on the available evidence, even without direct confirmation.
  • presumptive adj Assumed to be true, based on likelihood rather than proof.
  • prospective adj Likely to happen or become something in the future; potential.

Senses

voraussichtlich is used for these senses in English:

  • presumptive Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
  • prospective Likely or expected to happen or become.

presumptive — full definition

  1. adj Assumed to be true, based on likelihood rather than proof.
  2. adj Often postpositive, as in heir presumptive: of an heir or heiress: presumed to be entitled to inherit unless someone with a superior entitlement is born.
  3. adj (biology) Describes a cell or tissue expected to grow into a particular body part, though not yet specialized.
  4. adj Behaving with more confidence or boldness than is appropriate; presumptuous.
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