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presumptive vs presume

presume vs presumptive

presumptive is an adjective but presume is not an adjective.

presumptive is not a verb while presume is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
presumptive No Yes No No
presume No No Yes No
presumptive (adjective) presume (adjective)
affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
presumptive (verb) presume (verb)
take liberties or act with too much confidence
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
constitute reasonable evidence for
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Difference between presumptive and presume

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