assumption — something that you accept as true without question or proof
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that you accept as true without question or proof
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsʌmpʃən/
Example Sentences
- His assumption that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce was quickly debunked.
- The research was based on the assumption that cats actually care about their owners.
- We need to question our assumptions about traditional business models.
assumption
NOUN[/əˈsʌmpʃən/]
something that you accept as true without question or proof
He made the assumption that the door was unlocked and walked straight into it.
His assumption led to consumption, but his presumption brought confusion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assumptio', derived from 'assumere' meaning 'to take up' or 'to take to oneself', formed by combining the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'sumere' (to take).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + sumere (take) + -tion (noun suffix) = assumption (something taken to be true)
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📝Examples
“His assumption that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce was quickly debunked.”
“The research was based on the assumption that cats actually care about their owners.”
“We need to question our assumptions about traditional business models.”
“Her assumption of the CEO position marked a new era for the company.”
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