ASSUMPTIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

assumptively (comparative more assumptively, superlative most assumptively)

In an assumptive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


ASSUMPTIVE

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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