presumptive

Meanings

• adjective

  having the right or presumed right to make a decision or claim, especially without definite or formal authority.

  - "The presumptive heir to the throne."
  - "The presumptive winner of the election."

• adjective

  making a presumption or assumption without sufficient evidence.

  - "The presumptive behavior of the defendant in court."
  - "The presumptive nature of the witness's testimony."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95144548"

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Synonyms

likely , presumed , presumptuous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presumptive
assume , resume , consume

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Variants

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presumptive , presumptively , heir presumptive , heirs presumptive

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Forms

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presumptively, presumptiveness

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'praesumptus,' meaning 'having taken beforehand,' from 'praesumere' 'to take beforehand, assume, presume'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'presumptive' is often used in legal contexts.

2. The word 'presumptive' comes from the Latin word 'praesumptus,' meaning 'having taken beforehand'.

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Related Concepts

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1. assumption: The act of taking for granted or accepting something as true without proof.

2. presupposition: A proposition or assumption that is accepted as true before being proved or discussed.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'presumptive' is often used to describe a character who acts with excessive confidence or self-assurance, despite a lack of evidence or authority. In art, there are several works that explore the theme of presumption and its consequences.

How to Memorize "presumptive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a decision with confidence, even without all the facts. Visualize the word 'presumptive' written out in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presumptive' with the idea of confidence or self-assurance, without definite evidence or authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Presume to Presume' to remember the meaning of 'presumptive'.

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