presumptive
pronunciation
How to pronounce presumptive in British English:
UK [prɪˈzʌmptɪv]
How to pronounce presumptive in American English:
US [prɪˈzʌmptɪv]
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- Adjective:
- having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
- affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
Word Origin
- presumptive (adj.)
- "speculative," mid-15c., from French présomptif (15c.), from Medieval Latin presumptivus, from Late Latin praesumptivus, from Latin praesumpt- past participle stem of praesumere (see presume). The heir presumptive (1620s) is "presumed" to be the heir if the heir apparent is unavailable. Related: Presumptively.
Example
- 1. A presumptive diagnosis of thrombosis .
- 2. Presumptive republican candidate john mccain generally supports the president 's current policy in iraq .
- 3. The presumptive legality of administrative act is a part of administrative effectiveness .
- 4. As principle , there are four kinds of fiability including fault liability , no fault liability , presumptive fault liability and equitable liability .
- 5. Presumptive presidential nominees john mccain and barack obama are busy debating taxes , foreign trade and health care .