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View usage for: presumptive in British English (prɪˈzʌmptɪv) adjective1. based on presumption or probability 2. affording reasonable ground for belief 3. of or relating to embryonic tissues that become differentiated into a particular tissue or organ presumptive epidermis Derived forms presumptively (preˈsumptively) adverb presumptiveness (preˈsumptiveness) noun presumptive in American English (priˈzʌmptɪv; prɪˈzʌmptɪv) adjective1. giving reasonable ground for belief presumptive evidence 2. based on probability; presumed an heir presumptive Derived forms presumptively (preˈsumptively) adverb Word origin Fr présomptif < LL praesumptivus < L praesumptus: see presumption Examples of 'presumptive' in a sentencepresumptive Synonyms of 'presumptive'assumed, believed, expected, understood possible, likely, reasonable, credible More Synonyms of presumptive the heir presumptive Synonyms assumed believed expected inferred presumptive cause for dismissal Nearby words ofpresumptive - presume
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Additional synonymsDefinition based on assumption rather than fact or reality a purely hypothetical question Synonyms theoretical, supposed, academic, assumed, imaginary, speculative, putative (formal), conjecturalIt's likely that he still has it. Synonyms plausible, possible, reasonable, credible, feasible, believable, verisimilar Definition having a better than even chance of winning She is the odds-on favourite to win the contest. Synonyms likely, expected, anticipated, probable, on the cards Definition apparently reasonable or true That explanation seems entirely plausible to me. Synonyms believable, possible, likely, reasonable, credible, probable, persuasive, conceivable, tenable, colourable, verisimilar Definition most likely It is probable that food prices will increase. Synonyms likely, possible, apparent, reasonable to think, most likely, presumed, credible, plausible, feasible, odds-on, on the cards, presumable Definition logical He's a reasonable sort of chap. Synonyms sensible, reasoned, sound, practical, wise, intelligent, rational, logical, sober, credible, plausible, sane, judicious, grounded Definition presumed to be true without certain knowledge What is it his son is supposed to have said? Synonyms presumed, alleged, professed, reputed, accepted, assumed, rumoured, hypothetical, putative (formal), presupposed Definition taken for granted The management is understood to be very unwilling to agree. Synonyms assumed, presumed, accepted, taken for granted |