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presumptive

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pre·sump·tive  (pr-zmptv)
adj.
1. Providing a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance.
2. Founded on probability or presumption.

pre·sumptive·ly adv.

presumptive [prɪˈzʌmptɪv]
adj
1. based on presumption or probability
2. affording reasonable ground for belief
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to embryonic tissues that become differentiated into a particular tissue or organ presumptive epidermis
presumptively  adv
presumptiveness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.presumptive - having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"
probable, likely - likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
2.presumptive - affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"
believable, credible - capable of being believed; "completely credible testimony"; "credible information"

presumptive
Translations
presumptive [prɪˈzʌmptɪv]
A. ADJ [heir] → presunto
B. CPD presumptive evidence Npruebas fpl presuntivas
presumptive
adj
(Jur) presumptive evidenceIndizien (→ beweis m) pl; presumptive caseIndizienprozess m
(= likely) heir presumptivemutmaßlicher Erbe


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The Black Lion was so far off, and occupied such a length of time in the getting at, that notwithstanding the strong presumptive evidence she had about her of the late events being real and of actual occurrence, Dolly could not divest herself of the belief that she must be in a dream which was lasting all night.
Of all people in world, you have chosen us for your presumptive friends.
Heir presumptive, his lordship's next brother, Stephen Robert, married to Ella, youngest daughter of the Reverend Silas Marden, Rector of Runnigate, and has issue, three daughters.
 
 
 
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