nounπShareThe act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting."His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."attitudemindphilosophylogicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim."Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty."attitudephilosophylogicmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition."My assumption was that the meeting would be at 2 p.m., but the notice said 3 p.m. "mindphilosophylogictheoryattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism."My assumption that my sister would be home early turned out to be incorrect. "logicphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe taking of a person up into heaven."The ancient legend spoke of the assumption of the wise old woman into the heavens. "religiontheologydoctrineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August."Many families celebrate the Assumption on August 15th. "religionfestivaltheologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAssumptio."My assumption is that the library will be open until 9 PM tonight. "attitudemindtheoryphilosophylogicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
