presumptive in French
presumptive in French is présomptif, présumé — presumptive means based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
presumptive in French
présomptif
Often postpositive, as in heir presumptive: of an heir or heiress: presumed to be entitled to inherit unless someone with a superior entitlement is born.
présomptif
Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
présumé
Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
What does "presumptive" mean?
- adj Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
- adj Often postpositive, as in heir presumptive: of an heir or heiress: presumed to be entitled to inherit unless someone with a superior entitlement is born.
- adj Of a cell or tissue: which has yet to differentiate, but is presumed to develop into a particular body part.
- adj Synonym of presumptuous (“making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding what is appropriate or right”).
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What is "presumptive" in French?
"presumptive" in French is présomptif, présumé. presumptive means: Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
Are there other ways to say "presumptive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "presumptive": présomptif, présumé.
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