presentive in British English
(prɪˈzɛntɪv) noun. a word that presents an object to the mind. adjective. relating to a word that presents an object to the mind.
What is meant by the term preventive?
(Entry 1 of 2) : devoted to or concerned with prevention : precautionary preventive steps against soil erosion : such as. a : designed or serving to prevent the occurrence of disease preventive medical care.
What is the meaning of presumptive diagnosis?
Similarly, in medicine, a presumptive diagnosis identifies the likely condition of a patient, and a confirmatory diagnosis is needed to confirm the condition.