presumptive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
    • the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)
  2. adjective satellite affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
    • presumptive evidence
    • a strong presumptive case is made out

WordNet

Pre*sump"tive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. présomptif.
Definitions
  1. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.
  2. Presumptuous; arrogant. R. Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1913