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Definition of assumption - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
unproven beliefsomething taken as true without proof
- His assumption that it would rain proved incorrect..
2.
taking chargeact of taking on a role or responsibility
- She made the assumption of leadership during the crisis..
3.
logicTECH. premise used in an argumentTECH.
- The argument relies on a false assumption.
Expressions with assumption
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fundamental idea forming the foundation of an argument
The theory relies on a basic assumption about human behavior.
basic belief that is not stated
The theory is based on an underlying assumption.
proceed based on a belief or idea
We will work on the assumption that the event will happen as planned.
used to show something is done because something is believed true
They acted on the assumption that he was honest.
Origin of assumption
Latin, assumptio (taking up)
Terms with assumption included in their meaning
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assumption
think or assume something is true
language
used to introduce an example or assumption
assumption
presumed to be true without certain proof
belief or assumption
believed or assumed to be the case
assumption
assuming something is true
assumption
assume something is true based on information
logic
indicates a reasonable assumption or conclusion
assumption
belief accepted as true without proof
assumption
generally assumed or believed
assumption
assuming something is true or will happen
assumption
assume something is true without checking
assumption
assume something will always be available or true
assumption
assume something will always be available or unchanged
misunderstanding
someone's belief or assumption was incorrect
probability
optimistic estimate or assumption
default assumption
assumed true without evidence to the contrary
assumption
assume a role or responsibility
guessing tone
expresses a belief or assumption
test idea
assumption taken as true for argument or investigation
assumption
assumed or supposed without evidence
generalization
assumption that one truth fits all cases
assumption
assuming that something is true
assumption
make an assumption based on what seems obvious
religion
assumption of human form or nature
Examples of assumption in a sentence
Her assumption led to a misunderstanding. His assumption of the new role was seamless. The assumption of duties happened without any issues. His assumption was challenged during the meeting. The theory is based on a critical assumption.
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- French:hypothèse, assomption, ...
- German:Annahme, Übernahme, ...
- Italian:presunzione, assunzione, ...
- Spanish:suposición, asunción, ...
- Portuguese:pressuposição, assunção, ...
- Chinese:假设, 接任, ...
- Japanese:仮定, 引き受け, ...
- Arabic:اِفْتِراض, تولي, ...
- Hebrew:הֲנָחָה, קַבָּלַת תַּפְקִיד, ...
- Russian:допущение, взятие на себя, ...
- Ukrainian:гіпотеза, взяття на себе, ...
- Hindi:धारणा, दायित्व ग्रहण, ...
Definition of Assumption - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
religionTECH. feast day marking Mary's bodily taking into heavenTECH.
- We attended mass for the Assumption.
- The Assumption is celebrated with a feast.
- Many pilgrims visit the church for the Assumption.
Expressions with Assumption
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celebration of Mary's ascent to heaven
The church celebrates the Assumption of Mary every August.
Christian celebration of Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven
Many attended the Feast of the Assumption at the cathedral.
Origin of Assumption
Latin, assumptio (a taking up)
View all translations of Assumption
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- French:Assomption, ...
- German:Mariä Himmelfahrt, ...
- Italian:Assunzione, ...
- Spanish:Asunción, ...
- Portuguese:Assunção, ...
- Chinese:圣母升天节, ...
- Japanese:被昇天祭, ...
- Arabic:عيد الصعود, ...
- Hebrew:עֲלִיָּה, ...
- Russian:Успение, ...
- Ukrainian:Успіння, ...
- Hindi:स्वर्गारोहण, ...
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