Presumptive: meaning, definitions and examples

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presumptive

[ prɪˈzʌm(p)tɪv ]

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in law

Of, relating to, or based on presumption; presuming or showing presumption.

Synonyms

assumed, presumed, supposed

Examples of usage

The presumptive heir to the throne.
The presumptive father of the child.
A presumptive diagnosis.

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general use

Presumed to be true without conclusive evidence.

Synonyms

apparent, likely, probable

Examples of usage

The presumptive winner of the competition.
The presumptive cause of the disease.
A presumptive conclusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "presumptive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presumível

🇮🇳 अनुमानित (anumānit)

🇩🇪 vermutlich

🇮🇩 dugaan

🇺🇦 припустимий

🇵🇱 domniemany

🇯🇵 推定の (suitei no)

🇫🇷 présumé

🇪🇸 presunto

🇹🇷 varsayılan

🇰🇷 추정되는 (chujeongdoeneun)

🇸🇦 مفترض (muftaraḍ)

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 假设的 (jiǎshè de)

🇸🇮 domnevni

🇮🇸 ástæður

🇰🇿 болжамды (boljamdy)

🇬🇪 ვარაუდით (varaudit)

🇦🇿 fərzi

🇲🇽 presunto

Word origin

The word 'presumptive' originated from the Latin word 'praesumptivus', which is derived from 'praesumere' meaning 'to take beforehand'. The term has been used in various contexts, including law and general discussions, to indicate something assumed or believed to be true without complete evidence. Over time, 'presumptive' has become a commonly used adjective in the English language to describe situations where conclusions are drawn based on available information.