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ASSUMPTIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does assumptive mean? 

ASSUMPTIVE (adjective)
  The adjective ASSUMPTIVE has 2 senses:

1. excessively forwardplay

2. accepted as real or true without proofplay

  Familiarity information: ASSUMPTIVE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ASSUMPTIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Excessively forward

Synonyms:

assuming; assumptive; presumptuous

Context example:

the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants

Similar:

forward (used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Accepted as real or true without proof

Context example:

assumptive beliefs

Similar:

acknowledged (recognized or made known or admitted)

Derivation:

assume (take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof)


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