assumption

CEFRB2

/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something accepted as true without proof.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.

Examples

  • The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.

  • What he said bears out my assumption.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

  2. The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.

  3. The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.

More examples

In context

  • Your assumption that his death was an accident seems to be wrong.

  • His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.

  • Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From Middle English assumpcioun, from Medieval Latin assūmptiō (“a taking up (into heaven)”) and Latin assūmptiō (“a taking up, adoption, the minor proposition of a syllogism”) (whence -ion), from Latin assūmō (whence as- (“assimilated form of ad-”). See also assume. Doublet of assumptio.