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Presumptive Definition & Meaning

presumptive
adjective
  1. having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"
  2. affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"

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What does presumptive mean?
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)" affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"
What part of speech is presumptive?
Presumptive is an adjective.
How many definitions does presumptive have?
Presumptive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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