presumptive

/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/

Meanings

adjective

Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief.

Examples :

"After winning the first two games, she was the presumptive champion. "

adjective

Making presumptions; behaving as one who presumes, who assumes that which they perhaps should not.

Examples :

"The teacher's presumptive decision to skip the history lesson, based on a single student's absence, was not well-received by the other students. "

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Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

conjecture noun

/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

"I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."

probability noun

/pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being probable; likelihood.

"The probability of passing the math test is high if you study regularly. "

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

presumption noun

/prɪˈzʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/ /pɹiˈzʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/

The act of presuming, or something presumed

"My presumption that everyone would be at the meeting was wrong; several people were absent. "

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

champion noun

/ˈtʃæmpiən/

An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

"The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger."

presumptions noun

/prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/ /priˈzʌmpʃənz/

The act of presuming, or something presumed

"The teacher corrected my math homework, explaining that my presumptions about the formula were incorrect, leading to the wrong answer. "

presumes verb

/prɪˈzjuːmz/ /priˈzjuːmz/

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

"He presumes to advise the CEO on financial matters, even though he's just an intern. "

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

behaving verb

/bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/ /beɪˈheɪvɪŋ/

To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

"You need to behave yourself, young lady."