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Assumptive vs Hypothetic - What's the difference?

assumptive | hypothetic |

As adjectives the difference between assumptive and hypothetic

is that assumptive is held as true or valid without evidence while hypothetic is based on hypothesis or theory; hypothetical.

assumptive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Held as true or valid without evidence.
  • Forward or presumptuous.
  • (heraldry, of arms) Originally, being arms which a person had a right to assume, in consequence of an exploit; now, those assumed without sanction of the Heralds' College.
    • (Percy Smith)
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    hypothetic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hypothetick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • based on hypothesis or theory; hypothetical
  • existing as an abstract concept rather than a concrete reality