adj
assumptive
Assumptive (adj) means Accepted as true without any real proof.
adj
1
Accepted as true without any real proof.
2
Behaving in a bold or overconfident way.
3
(heraldry) Describes a coat of arms taken up by someone without official approval, rather than earned through a deed.
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Etymology
Formed from as- and Latin sūmptus plus -ive, sūmptus being the past participle of sūmō ('to take').
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What is the meaning of assumptive?
"assumptive" (adj) means accepted as true without any real proof.
What is another word for assumptive?
Other words for "assumptive" include assuming, presumptuous.
What are the different meanings of assumptive?
"assumptive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Accepted as true without any real proof; 2. Behaving in a bold or overconfident way; 3. (heraldry) Describes a coat of arms taken up by someone without official approval, rather than earned through a deed.
