Associations to the word «Presumptive»

Wiktionary

PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief
PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Making presumptions; behaving as one who presumes, who assumes that which they perhaps shouldn't.

Dictionary definition

PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)".
PRESUMPTIVE, adjective. Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy