assumed — Taken for granted without proof; supposed or accepted as true without verification. Also means adopted or taken on, as in a role or responsibility.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Taken for granted without proof; supposed or accepted as true without verification. Also means adopted or taken on, as in a role or responsibility.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsuːmd/
Korean meaning: 가정된, 추정된, (역할 등을) 맡은
Korean pronunciation: 어-슈-메드 (강세: 슈)
Example Sentences
- My assumed cooking skills disappeared when I actually entered the kitchen.
- The spy lived under an assumed identity for ten years.
- It is assumed that students will do their homework, but reality says otherwise.
assumed
ADJECTIVE//əˈsuːmd//
Taken for granted without proof; supposed or accepted as true without verification. Also means adopted or taken on, as in a role or responsibility.
Taken for granted without proof; supposed or accepted as true without verification. Also means adopted or taken on, as in a role or responsibility.
What was assumed and presumed might all be wrong!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin assumere, meaning 'to take up' or 'to adopt.' The word evolved from the literal sense of 'taking something' to the figurative meaning of 'taking something for granted' or 'accepting as true.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My assumed cooking skills disappeared when I actually entered the kitchen.”
“The spy lived under an assumed identity for ten years.”
“It is assumed that students will do their homework, but reality says otherwise.”
“Her assumed authority in the meeting was quickly challenged.”
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