Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Assumption.
How to pronounce assumption:
US
Assumption - as a noun
A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Example: "On the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
premise11premiss11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
posit7postulate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Celebration in the roman catholic church of the virgin mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the dormition in the eastern orthodox church
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumption of maryaugust 15A hypothesis that is taken for granted
Example: "Any society is built upon certain assumptions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supposal12supposition15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesis21possibility18theory12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the virgin mary when her earthly life had ended
The act of taking possession of or power over something
Example: "His assumption of office coincided with the trouble in cuba"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laying claimAudacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
Example: "He despised them for their presumptuousness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effrontery19presumption17presumptuousnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
audaciousness16audacity14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of assuming or taking for granted
Example: "Your assumption that i would agree was unwarranted"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I made the assumption that he was guilty based on the evidence."
"Her assumption that everyone would agree with the decision was incorrect."
"Let's challenge the underlying assumptions of this theory."
"The assumption that all teenagers are lazy is unfair."
"We should test our assumptions before drawing conclusions."
Word Game Points
Is ASSUMPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assumption is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSUMPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ASSUMPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assumption is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSUMPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ASSUMPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assumption is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSUMPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
