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- [uh-suhmp-tiv]
- /əˈsʌmp tɪv/
- /ə.ˈsʌmp.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-suhmp-tiv]
- /əˈsʌmp tɪv/
Definitions of assumptive word
- adjective assumptive taken for granted. 1
- adjective assumptive characterized by assumption: an assumptive statement. 1
- adjective assumptive presumptuous. 1
- noun assumptive Of the nature of an assumption. 1
- adjective assumptive Held as true or valid without evidence. 0
- adjective assumptive Forward or presumptuous. 0
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Origin of assumptive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin assūmptīvus, equivalent to assūmpt(us) (past participle) (see assumption) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Assumptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assumptive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
assumptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assumptive
adj assumptive
- assumed — false; fictitious
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- possible — that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: a disease with no possible cure.
- presumable — capable of being taken for granted; probable.
- probable — likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
adjective assumptive
- impudent — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
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