presumptive

/prɪˈzʌmptɪv/adjective

उच्चारण प्रिज़म्प्टिव

अनुमानित, संभावित

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1
[usually before noun] formal
based on what is reasonable to believe is true, though not yet certain; likely to be the case
अनुमानित, संभावित
- The court accepted the presumptive evidence of his presence there.
- He is the presumptive winner of the seat.
Synonyms probable assumed
2
[after noun] law
(of an heir) entitled to inherit unless someone with a stronger claim is born
उत्तराधिकारी (जो अधिक निकट उत्तराधिकारी के जन्म तक अधिकारी हो)
- As the king had no son, his brother was the heir presumptive.

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Do not confuse presumptive (based on assumption) and presumptuous (too bold and rude).

presumptive (अनुमान पर आधारित) और presumptuous (धृष्ट, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा बेबाक) को आपस में न मिलाएँ।