presumptive
Based on probability
Presumptive describes something based on reasonable assumption rather than absolute proof.
A presumptive diagnosis is the most likely explanation given available evidence, pending confirmation.
The presumptive heir is expected to inherit unless someone with a stronger claim appears.
The presumptive nominee had enough delegates to secure the nomination.
The word signals informed expectation, not certainty.
Based on incomplete evidence
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- hypotheticalAssumed but unproven
- inferentialDerived through reasoning
- suppositionalBased on assumption
theoretical · presupposing · anticipatory · preconceived · notional · surmising · deductive · tentative
Having good odds
- plausibleAppearing worthy of belief
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- predictedDeclared in advance
projected · expected · prospective · apparent · ostensible · putative · reputed · supposed
Following in order
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
prince · princess · lineage · birthright · primogeniture · apparent · claimant · successor
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- brashOffensively self-assertive
- impudentDisrespectfully bold
- brazenShamelessly bold
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
impertinent · forward · overconfident · cocky · self-assured · bold · assertive · entitled
conjectural
Based on incomplete evidence
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- hypotheticalAssumed but unproven
- inferentialDerived through reasoning
suppositional · theoretical · presupposing · anticipatory · preconceived · notional · surmising · deductive · tentative · provisional
likely
Having good odds
- plausibleAppearing worthy of belief
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
predicted · projected · expected · prospective · apparent · ostensible · putative · reputed · supposed · seeming
succession
Following in order
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
crown · prince · princess · lineage · birthright · primogeniture · apparent · claimant · successor · designate
audacious
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
cheeky · impertinent · forward · overconfident · cocky · self-assured · bold · assertive · entitled · uppity
- medical resultspositive, negative, normal, abnormal, inconclusive
- verb moodsindicative, subjunctive, imperative, conditional, potential
presumptiveconfirmed
Established as accurate
proven · verified · established · certain · definitive
presumptiveunlikely
Not apt to happen
improbable · doubtful · dubious · questionable · uncertain
presumptiveempirical
Based on observation, not theory
evidenced · documented · demonstrated · factual · proven
- presumption of innocenceDefault legal blamelessness
- heir presumptiveSuccessor who can be displaced
- presumption of deathLegal status for the missing