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assumptive

/əˈsʌmp.tɪv/

Tradução: Adjetivo que descreve algo tomado como certo ou pressuposto, frequentemente sem provas; em inglês moderno é usado raramente.

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adjective

/əˈsʌmp.tɪv/C2formalobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo que descreve algo tomado como certo ou pressuposto, frequentemente sem provas; em inglês moderno é usado raramente.

An adjective describing something that is taken for granted or assumed, often without proof; now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Excessively forward or presumptuousC1formal

    Tending to take too much for granted; overly bold or presumptuous in behavior.

    ptPresunçoso

    • His assumptive attitude annoyed his colleagues.
    • She was criticized for her assumptive remarks during the meeting.
    • An assumptive person often oversteps social boundaries.

    Sinônimosaudaciousbrashforwardimpertinentimpudentinsolentoverboldpresumptuouspushy

    Antônimoshumblemeekmodestreservedretiringself-effacingshytimidunassuming

  2. Accepted without proofC1formal

    Taken as true or real without evidence or verification.

    ptPresumido

    • The theory is based on an assumptive premise.
    • Many assumptive statements were made during the debate.
    • The argument relies on assumptive reasoning rather than facts.

    Sinônimosassumedconjecturalhypotheticalsupposedtaken for grantedunprovenunverified

    Antônimosconfirmeddemonstratedevidencedprovenvalidatedverified

Formas
  • more assumptive comparative form
  • most assumptive superlative form