Medical Diagnosis Terms

noun a spoken or written reply

verb to respond to a question or request

• The candidate provided a thorough and well-reasoned answer during the interview.
• I'll text you the answer to the question later.
• Just Google it, you'll find the answer in no time.
• Sometimes silence is the best answer to a difficult question.

noun the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances

• The concurrence of the two events led to a significant shift in market trends.
• It was just pure concurrence that we both ended up at the same restaurant.
• The concurrence of those two gossiping girls is always entertaining to watch.
• The concurrence of emotions and memories made it hard to move on.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Misjudgment' is a noun that refers to the act of forming an incorrect or mistaken opinion or decision.

• The judge's misjudgment led to an incorrect ruling in the case.
• I made a misjudgment in thinking I could finish the project in one day.
• She had a major misjudgment when she thought she could outdrink him.
• His misjudgment in trusting her turned out to be a costly mistake.

noun a substance that causes a precipitate to form in a chemical reaction

adjective acting or done suddenly or without careful consideration

• The precipitant of the chemical reaction was carefully measured.
• The sudden rain was the precipitant for the outdoor event being canceled.
• Her rude comment was the precipitant for the argument that followed.
• The economic downturn served as the precipitant for many businesses closing down.

verb to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

• Based on the evidence presented, we can presume that the defendant is guilty.
• I presume you're coming to the party tonight since you haven't said otherwise.
• I wouldn't presume to know what she's thinking, it's all a mystery to me.
• The dark clouds looming overhead made me presume that a storm was on its way.

verb to believe something to be true without having definite proof

adjective believed or accepted to be true without evidence

• The police presumed the suspect's guilt based on the evidence presented.
• I presumed you were coming to the party since you said you would.
• She presumed he was into her, but he was just being friendly.
• The dark clouds looming overhead presumed an impending storm.

adjective likely to happen or be true; plausible

• Based on the evidence provided, it is probable that the company will meet its quarterly targets.
• It's probably going to rain later, so you might want to bring an umbrella.
• There's a high chance that we'll get caught if we sneak out, so it's probably not a good idea.
• In the game of chess, it is probable that sacrificing a pawn early on will lead to a strategic advantage later.

adjective likely to happen or be true

adverb used to indicate the likelihood of something happening or being true

• Based on the data analysis, it is probably safe to assume that the new product will be successful.
• I'll probably be a few minutes late to the meeting, sorry!
• He's probably gonna bail on us tonight, he always does.
• She's probably carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders with all the responsibilities she has.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'suspecting' in this case

• The detective was suspecting the maid of stealing valuable jewelry.
• I have a feeling that my roommate is suspecting me of eating their leftovers.
• I heard Sarah is suspecting her boyfriend of cheating on her.
• The teacher was suspecting that some students were not being honest about their homework.

noun the act or process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something

verb the present participle of the verb 'think', which means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

adjective relating to or involving thought or reasoning

• His thinking on the matter was quite profound and well-reasoned.
• I was just thinking about what to have for dinner tonight.
• I was thinking we could chill at my place later.
• Her thinking outside the box led to some innovative solutions.

adjective an adjective used to describe something that is logically or factually sound, reasonable, or acceptable

• The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.
• Your driver's license is still valid, right?
• Don't worry, your excuse is totally valid.
• Her concerns about the project's timeline are valid.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'more' and 'likely' are both adjectives modifying the implied noun in the phrase.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'not' functions as an adverb modifying the likelihood expressed in the phrase.

conjunction A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. 'Than' is a conjunction in the phrase 'more likely than not', connecting the comparative elements of the phrase.

• Based on the evidence presented, it is more likely than not that the defendant will be found guilty.
• I'd say it's more likely than not that we'll have to reschedule the meeting.
• Chances are, it's more likely than not that we'll end up at the usual spot for drinks tonight.
• In the game of life, taking risks is more likely than not the key to success.