presumptive
pre
pri
pri
sump
ˈzəmp
zēmp
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/pɹɪsˈʌmptɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "presumptive"in English

presumptive
01

probably true due to being reasonable and based on the available facts

example
Examples
The detective made a presumptive judgment based on the evidence gathered at the scene.
The doctor ’s presumptive diagnosis was based on the patient ’s symptoms and medical history.
02

having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance

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