presumptive

• Que se basa en una suposición o probabilidad, no en evidencia directa; que da motivos para creer o inferir algo. También puede referirse a lo que se considera probable o se da por hecho provisionalmente.

Giving grounds for presumption or belief; based on inference or probability rather than direct evidence.

1. Based on reasonable beliefC1formal

   Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance, often used in legal or medical contexts.

   presuntivo

   • The presumptive diagnosis was confirmed by further tests.
   • He is the presumptive heir to the throne.
   • The court made a presumptive ruling based on the evidence.

   Sinónimosassumedcrediblelikelyplausibleprobablereasonablesupposed

   Antónimosgroundlessunfoundedunsubstantiatedunsupported

2. Providing grounds for beliefC1formal

   Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance, often implying something is likely true until proven otherwise.

   presuntivo

   • The presumptive evidence pointed to his guilt.
   • Her presumptive nomination was widely expected.
   • The study offered presumptive support for the theory.

   Sinónimosassumedconjecturallikelyplausibleprobableputativesupposedtentative

   Antónimoscertainconclusivedefinitiveestablishedproven