assumption (əˈsʌmpʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act of taking something for granted or something that is taken for granted
- an assuming of power or possession of something
- arrogance; presumption
- logic a statement that is used as the premise of a particular argument but may not be otherwise accepted Compare axiom (sense 4)
Alternative Forms
asˈsumptive adjective asˈsumptively adverbWord Origin
C13: from Latin assūmptiō a taking up, from assūmere to assumeSynonyms
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Assumption (əˈsʌmpʃən)
Definitions
noun
Christianity- the taking up of the Virgin Mary (body and soul) into heaven when her earthly life was ended
- the feast commemorating this, celebrated by Roman Catholics on Aug 15
Usage examples
He didn't correct the assumption that he wasn't a journalist.
, LOST SUMMER (2002)Either way, these suggested solutions contain a common assumption.
Spiked (2002)They can be expected to act further on that assumption following Mr Uribe's victory.
Irish Times (2002)Funny how the assumption is that a good-looking woman must only have a visual role.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Fortunately, this turns out to be a broadly valid assumption.
, COUNTING SHEEP: The Science and Pleasures of Sleep and Dreams (2002)