Definition of Presumptive

1. Adjective. Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance. "The presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"

Similar to: Likely, Probable
Derivative terms: Presume, Presume

2. Adjective. Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance. "A strong presumptive case is made out"
Similar to: Believable, Credible
Derivative terms: Presume, Presume

Definition of Presumptive

1. a. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.

Definition of Presumptive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Presumptive

presumable
presumably
presume
presumed
presumed(a)
presumedly
presumer
presumers
presumes
presuming
presumingly
presummit
presummits
presumption
presumptions
presumptive (current term)
presumptively
presumptuous
presumptuously
presumptuousness
presuppose
presupposed
presupposes
presupposing
presupposition
presuppositions
presurgery
presurvey
presurveyed
presurveying

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