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Presumption vs Bumptiousness - What's the difference?

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Presumption is a related term of bumptiousness.


As nouns the difference between presumption and bumptiousness

is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while bumptiousness is the state of being bumptious; conceitedness.

presumption

English

(wikipedia presumption)

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of presuming, or something presumed
  • * De Quincey
    • in contradiction to these very plausible presumptions
  • the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
    • The presumption is that an event has taken place.
  • the condition upon which something is presumed
  • (dated) arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect
  • * Shakespeare
    • Thy son I killed for his presumption .
  • * Dryden
    • I had the presumption to dedicate to you a very unfinished piece.

    Synonyms

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    bumptiousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • the state of being bumptious; conceitedness

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