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PRESUMPTIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Presumptive.

How to pronounce presumptive:

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Presumptive - as an adjective satellite

Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance

Example: "The presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"

Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance

Example: "Presumptive evidence"

Presumptive - as an adjective

Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief.

Example: "By late may, he was already considered his party's presumptive nominee."

Making presumptions; behaving as one who presumes, who assumes that which they perhaps should not.

Example: "Forgive me for being presumptive, but aren't you and mark engaged?"

Example Sentences

"The presumptive candidate is expected to win the election."
"The presumptive diagnosis is based on preliminary tests."
"The presumptive evidence suggests the suspect's guilt."
"The presumptive ruler has already begun making policy decisions."
"The presumptive father is the person most likely to be the biological parent."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESUMPTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, presumptive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESUMPTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PRESUMPTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, presumptive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESUMPTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is PRESUMPTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, presumptive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESUMPTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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