CEFR B2

presumptive

adjective

Meaning

Based on probability or assumption; supposed or presumed to be true until proven otherwise.

Examples

The presumptive diagnosis was pneumonia, but further tests were needed.
He was the presumptive winner of the election before all votes were counted.

Synonyms: supposed, assumed, probable, ostensible

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presumptive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

Definition

Based on probability or assumption; supposed or presumed to be true until proven otherwise.

Examples

The presumptive diagnosis was pneumonia, but further tests were needed.
He was the presumptive winner of the election before all votes were counted.
The presumptive evidence suggested the suspect was involved.

How to Use presumptive

presumptive of (prepositional phrase): Likely to lead to or indicate something. — "His silence was presumptive of guilt."

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