assumption

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
  2. noun a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  3. noun the act of taking possession of or power over something

Etymology

From Middle English assumpcioun, from Medieval Latin assumptio (“a taking up (into heaven)”) and Latin assumptio (“a taking up, adoption, the minor proposition of a syllogism”). Doublet of assumptio; see assume.

In classic literature

Synonyms

premise, premiss

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