PRESUMPTIVELY

presumably, presumptively

(adverb) by reasonable assumption; “presumably, he missed the train”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

presumptively (not comparable)

In a presumptive manner

As is presumed to be the case

Synonyms

• (as is presumed to be the case): presumably

Source: Wiktionary

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Pre*sump"tive*ly, adv.

Definition: By presumption, or supposition grounded or probability; presumably.

PRESUMPTIVE

Pre*sump"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. présomptif.]

1. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.

2. Presumptuous; arrogant. [R.] Sir T. Browne. Presumptive evidence (Law), that which is derived from circumstances which necessarily or usually attend a fact, as distinct from direct evidence or positive proof; indirect or circumstantial evidence. "Presumptive evidence of felony should be cautiously admitted." Blackstone. The distinction, however, between direct and presumptive (or circumstantial) evidence is now generally abandoned; all evidence being now more or less direct and more or less presumptive.

– Presumptive heir. See Heir presumptive, under Heir.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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