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Meaning of 'presumptive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Presumptive [ a.]
- Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.
- Presumptuous; arrogant.

Meaning of 'presumptive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . presumptive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
Example in sentence:
  • a strong presumptive case is made out;
  • presumptive evidence
Meaning (2):
- having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
Example in sentence:
  • the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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