| English adjective: presumptive | |||
| 1. | presumptive having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance | ||
| Samples | The presumptive heir (or heir apparent). | ||
| Similar | likely, probable | ||
| Antonyms | improbable, unlikely | ||
| 2. | presumptive affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance | ||
| Samples | Presumptive evidence. A strong presumptive case is made out. | ||
| Similar | believable, credible | ||
| Antonyms | incredible, unbelievable | ||