präsumtiv — meaning in English
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English meaning
- presumptive adj Assumed to be true, based on likelihood rather than proof.
Senses
präsumtiv is used for these senses in English:
- presumptive Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
presumptive — full definition
- adj Assumed to be true, based on likelihood rather than proof.
- 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 (biology) Describes a cell or tissue expected to grow into a particular body part, though not yet specialized.
- adj Behaving with more confidence or boldness than is appropriate; presumptuous.
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