nounπShareThe act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting."His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."attitudemindphilosophylogictheorybeingChat 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."theoryphilosophymindlogicstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition."My assumptions about how much time the project would take were wrong; it actually required twice as long. "philosophymindlogicattitudebeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism."My teacher presented the argument: All students who study hard get good grades. Sarah is a student who studies hard. Therefore, Sarah will get good grades. The assumption is that all students who study hard get good grades. "logicphilosophylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe taking of a person up into heaven."The painting depicted the Virgin Mary's assumptions, showing her bodily ascent into heaven surrounded by angels. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August."Many Catholic families celebrate the Assumption on August 15th. "religionfestivalholidayculturetheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAssumptio."Definition: Assumptions (plural noun): Things that are accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. Sentence: My business plan failed because it was based on several incorrect assumptions about customer demand. "mindphilosophyattitudetheorylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
