ASSUMPTIVE

assumptive

(adjective) accepted as real or true without proof; “the assumed reason for his absence”; “assumptive beliefs”

assumptive, assuming, presumptuous

(adjective) excessively forward; “an assumptive person”; “on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide”; “the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

assumptive (comparative more assumptive, superlative most assumptive)

Held as true or valid without evidence.

Forward or presumptuous.

(heraldry, of arms, not comparable) Originally, being arms which a person had a right to assume, in consequence of an exploit; now, those assumed without sanction of the Heralds' College.

Source: Wiktionary


As*sump"tive, a. Etym: [L. assumptivus, fr. assumptus, fr. assumere.]

Definition: Assumed, or capable of being assumed; characterized by assumption; making unwarranted claims.

– As*sump"tive*ly, adv. Assumptive arms (Her.), originally, arms which a person had a right to assume, in consequence of an exploit; now, those assumed without sanction of the Heralds' College. Percy Smith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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