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- [pri-zuhmp-tiv]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tɪv/
- /prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pri-zuhmp-tiv]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tɪv/
Definitions of presumptive word
- adjective presumptive affording ground for presumption: presumptive evidence. 1
- adjective presumptive based on likelihood or presumption: a presumptive title; the presumptive nominee. 1
- adjective presumptive regarded as such by presumption; based on inference. 1
- adjective presumptive Embryology. pertaining to the part of an embryo that, in the course of normal development, will predictably become a particular structure or region. 1
- abbreviation PRESUMPTIVE presumed 1
- adjective presumptive giving grounds to believe sth 1
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Origin of presumptive
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word praesūmptīvus, dating back to 1555-65. See presumption, -ive
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Parts of speech for Presumptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
presumptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
presumptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for presumptive
adv presumptive
adj presumptive
- assumptive — taken for granted.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- circumstantial — Circumstantial evidence is evidence that makes it seem likely that something happened, but does not prove it.
- contestable — a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
- honest to god — real or genuine.
adjective presumptive
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
- environmental — Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
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