Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
presumptive, presumptuous — The first is sometimes used when the second is intended. Presumptuous means impudent and inclined to take liberties, or to act in a manner that is excessively bold and forthright. Presumptive means giving grounds to presume and is primarily a… … Dictionary of troublesome word
presumptuous, presumptive — Presumptuous and presumptive come from Latin words meaning to undertake beforehand, but they have different meanings in English. A presumptuous person is arrogant; he presumes too much; he takes too much for granted; he takes excessive liberties; … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
presumptive — , presumptuous The first is sometimes used when the second is intended. Presumptuous means impudent and inclined to take liberties, or to act in a manner that is excessively bold and forthright. Presumptive means giving grounds to presume and… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Presumptive — Pre*sump tive, a. [Cf. F. pr[ e]somptif.] 1. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof. [1913 Webster] 2. Presumptuous; arrogant. [R.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] {Presumptive evidence}… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Presumptive evidence — Presumptive Pre*sump tive, a. [Cf. F. pr[ e]somptif.] 1. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof. [1913 Webster] 2. Presumptuous; arrogant. [R.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Presumptive heir — Presumptive Pre*sump tive, a. [Cf. F. pr[ e]somptif.] 1. Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof. [1913 Webster] 2. Presumptuous; arrogant. [R.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
presumptive — adjective a) Based on presumption, probability, conjecture, hypothesis or belief By late May, he was already considered his partys presumptive nominee. b) making presumptions; behaving as one who presumes, who assumes that which they perhaps… … Wiktionary
presumptuous — See presumptuous, presumptive … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
presumptive — See presumptuous, presumptive … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
presumptuous — pre•sump•tu•ous [[t]prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs[/t]] adj. 1) characterized by or showing presumption or readiness to presume; unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward 2) Obs. presumptive • Etymology: 1300–50; ME < LL praesūmptuōsus, var. of L… … From formal English to slang
