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Presumptive vs. Presumptuous
Presumptive
/prɪˈzʌmptɪv/Examples:
The presumptive cause of the incident was human error.She is the presumptive nominee for the upcoming elections.His presumptive authority was questioned by the new board.
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Presumptuous
/prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/Examples:
It's presumptuous to predict the election outcome now.She made a presumptuous decision without consulting anyone.His presumptuous attitude didn't endear him to his new neighbors.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Presumptive refers to something that is based on presumption or assumption.
- Presumptuous describes someone who is overly confident or bold without reason.
- Remember presumptive often precedes judgment or conclusion based on evidence.
- Think of presumptuous in the context of behavior and personal conduct.
- Use the tive in presumptive for conditions or situations, tuous in presumptuous for attitudes.
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