Adjective
- 1. presumptive, probable (vs. improbable), likely
- usage: having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance; "the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)"
- 2. presumptive, credible (vs. incredible), believable
- usage: affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"
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