assumptive
assumptive · more assumptive · most assumptive
Held as true or valid without evidenceHeld as true or valid without evidence.
Meaning
3 sensesHeld as true or valid without evidence.
accepted as real or true without proof
Forward or presumptuous.
excessively forward
(not comparable)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.
Origin
From as- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from past participle of sūmō (“to take”).From as- + Latin sūmptus + -ive, from past participle of sūmō (“to take”).
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Forms
more assumptive, most assumptive| Comparative | more assumptive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most assumptive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- excessively forward:assumingpresumptuous
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedassume
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form