presuming

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adjective

Origin of presuming

1
First recorded in 1575–85; presume + -ing2

Other words from presuming

  • pre·sum·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·pre·sum·ing, adjective

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How to use presuming in a sentence

  • These self-introductions, however, must never presumingly be made.

    Etiquette | Emily Post