presumptive

[pri-zuhmp-tiv] /prɪˈzʌmp tɪv/

adjective

affording ground for presumption:

presumptive evidence.

a presumptive title.

regarded as such by presumption; based on inference.

Embryology. pertaining to the part of an embryo that, in the course of normal development, will predictably become a particular structure or region.

Origin

1555-65; < Late Latin praesūmptīvus. See presumption, -ive

Related forms

presumptively, adverb

nonpresumptive, adjective

nonpresumptively, adverb

overpresumptive, adjective

overpresumptively, adverb

unpresumptive, adjective

unpresumptively, adverb

Can be confused

presumptive, presumptuous.

Examples from the web for presumptive

And for those who actually fit that presumptive implication--this is a noble thought.
There is no qualification for government but virtue and wisdom, actual or presumptive.
Warren plans to introduce the presumptive nominees together and then to interview each for an hour.
The formerly-presumptive frontrunner who has somehow frittered away his status.
Since the presumptive conclusion is obviously insane, they conclude that the premise must be equally insane.
Still, no careful listener can doubt that race is an element in the new tone of presumptive insolence.

British Dictionary definitions for presumptive

presumptive

/prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

adjective

based on presumption or probability

affording reasonable ground for belief

of or relating to embryonic tissues that become differentiated into a particular tissue or organ: presumptive epidermis

Derived Forms

presumptively, adverb
presumptiveness, noun

Word Origin and History for 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.