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presumptive
What does presumptive mean?
presumptive (adjective): having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce presumptive?
/pɹiˈzʌmptɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does presumptive come from?
From pre- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from Late Middle English presumptif, presumptijf (“based on presumption”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to presumptive
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
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not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
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having or suggesting great physical power or force
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having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
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