Associations to the word «Assumptive»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

ASSUMPTIVE, adjective. Held as true or valid without evidence.
ASSUMPTIVE, adjective. Forward or presumptuous.
ASSUMPTIVE, adjective. (heraldry) (of arms) 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.

Dictionary definition

ASSUMPTIVE, adjective. Excessively forward; "an assumptive person"; "on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide"; "the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants".
ASSUMPTIVE, adjective. Accepted as real or true without proof; "the assumed reason for his absence"; "assumptive beliefs".

Wise words

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