presumptive | ||
1. | [ adjective ] having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; | |
Examples: | "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)" |
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Related terms: | probable | |
2. | [ adjective ] affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance | |
Examples: | "presumptive evidence" "a strong presumptive case is made out" |
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Related terms: | credible | |
Similar spelling: |
presumptively presumption presumed presumptuous prismatoid presume_to presumable presumptuously Prosimii prismatic |