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presumptive

UK
/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/

Translations

presumptiveadjective
more presumptive
Comp.
most presumptive
Super.
UK
/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
présuméEmploi courant pour exprimer une vérité supposée ou tenue pour vraie jusqu’à preuve du contraire.
The presumptive evidence was enough to start the investigation.
La preuve présumée a suffi pour lancer l’enquête.
présomptifEmploi surtout juridique, médical ou institutionnel.
The presumptive diagnosis was made before the test results came back.
Le diagnostic présomptif a été posé avant le retour des résultats des analyses.
Additional translations
pressentiS’emploie pour une personne ou une candidature attendue avant confirmation officielle.
Synonyms
tentative
probable
assumed
supposed
likely

Definitions

presumptiveadjective
Based on presumption or probability; assumed to be true until proven otherwise.
The presumptive diagnosis was made before the test results came back.
Relating to or indicating a presumption, especially in a legal context.
The presumptive heir to the throne was announced by the royal family.
Expected or considered likely to occupy a particular position, role, or title, though not yet officially confirmed.
She became the presumptive nominee after sweeping the primary elections.
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