assumptive

Definition of Assumptive in English :

Adjective

1. assuming, assumptive, presumptuous

excessively forward

Example Sentences:
'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'

2. assumptive

accepted as real or true without proof

Example Sentences:
'the assumed reason for his absence'
'assumptive beliefs'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Assumptive

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noun

1.

the act of taking something for granted or something that is taken for granted

2.

an assuming of power or possession of something

3.

arrogance; presumption

4. logic

a statement that is used as the premise of a particular argument but may not be otherwise accepted

Compare axiom (sense 4)

noun Christianity

1.

the taking up of the Virgin Mary (body and soul) into heaven when her earthly life was ended

2.

the feast commemorating this, celebrated by Roman Catholics on Aug 15

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noun

1. Religion

the taking up of a person into heaven

2. [A-]; Roman Catholic Church

a.

the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary into heaven after her death

b.

a church festival on Aug. 15 celebrating this

3.

the act of assuming; a taking upon oneself, taking over, or taking for granted

4.

anything taken for granted; supposition

5.

presumption

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adj.

1. Characterized by assumption.

2. Taken for granted; assumed.

3. Presumptuous; assuming.

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