Assumed
Assumed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Described and assumed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Described" instead an adjective "Assumed".
Nearby Words: assumption, assuming
Both words in one sentence
- The aftermath is not described, but it can be assumed that, with Jakoven death, most people will just accept his brother as rightful heir to the throne.
Source: La Resistance / Literature -
In The War of the Worlds, Martian breathing is described as "tumultuous," and it's assumed that it's because they're not used to Earth's atmosphere and gravity.
Source: Vader Breath -
Since the nebulous Big Bad, Lord English, had been described as "invincible" before, many readers assumed that he was responsible.
Source: Red Herring
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