Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
presumptive
Adjective
/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
Definition
Based on what is accepted or presumed to be true.
Examples
- In a presumptive case, the defendant may be assumed guilty until proven innocent.
- The presumptive heir to the throne has been officially announced.
- Her presumptive talent for the role impressed the casting directors.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is taken for granted or assumed without proof.
Synonyms
- Assumed
- Supposed
- Hypothetical
- Presumed
