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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesprésomptif
Pronunciation / Transliteration: prɛ.zɔ̃.tif
"Les preuves présomptives indiquent que la théorie est correcte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Based on or involving an assumption or presumption.
"The presumptive evidence suggested that the theory was correct." - 2
Having a reasonable basis for belief or expectation.
"She was the presumptive candidate for the position after her impressive interview."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'presumptive' originates from the Latin 'praesumptivus', which means 'taken for granted'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a legal context to broader usage in modern English, indicating assumptions made without full proof.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Presumptive" is said worldwide
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présomptif
Transliteration: prɛ.zɔ̃.tif
"Les preuves présomptives indiquent que la théorie est correcte."
vermutlich
Transliteration: fɛʁˈmuːt.lɪç
"Die vermutlichen Beweise deuteten darauf hin, dass die Theorie korrekt war."
presuntivo
Transliteration: pre.zunˈti.vo
"Le prove presuntive suggerivano che la teoria fosse corretta."
presuntivo
Transliteration: pre.sunˈti.βo
"Las pruebas presuntivas sugirieron que la teoría era correcta."
presuntivo
Transliteration: pre.zũˈtʃivu
"As provas presuntivas sugeriram que a teoria estava correta."
अनुमानित
Transliteration: anumānīt
"अनुमानित साक्ष्य ने सुझाव दिया कि सिद्धांत सही था।"
推定的
Transliteration: tuī dìng de
"推定的证据表明该理论是正确的。"
추정적인
Transliteration: chujeongjeogin
"추정적인 증거는 이론이 맞다고 제안했습니다."
推定的な
Transliteration: suitēteki na
"推定的な証拠は理論が正しいことを示唆しました。"
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