assertion — a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɜːrʃən/
Korean meaning: 확신에 찬 주장, 단언
Korean pronunciation: 어**썰**션
Example Sentences
- The CEO's assertion that the company would triple its profits was as believable as a cat claiming to be vegetarian.
- Her assertion of independence came with moving back in with her parents.
- The scientist's assertion was backed by extensive research and peer review.
assertion
NOUN//əˈsɜːrʃən//
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
The lawyer makes a strong assertion while pointing at the evidence
Bold assertion drives conversion and immersion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assertio' (a claim or assertion), derived from 'asserere' meaning 'to claim or maintain,' combining 'ad-' (to) and 'serere' (to join or bind).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's assertion that the company would triple its profits was as believable as a cat claiming to be vegetarian.”
“Her assertion of independence came with moving back in with her parents.”
“The scientist's assertion was backed by extensive research and peer review.”
“His bold assertion that pineapple belongs on pizza started a heated debate.”
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