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assumptive

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Held as true or valid without evidence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Forward or presumptuous.

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adj

Meaning 3

Originally, being arms which a person had a right to assume, in consequence of an exploit; now, those assumed without sanction of the Heralds' College.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

accepted as real or true without proof

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the assumed reason for his absence
  • assumptive beliefs

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

excessively forward

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an assumptive person
  • on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
  • the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants

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Synonyms: assuming, presumptuous

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History

Etymology

From as- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from past participle of sūmō (“to take”).