assumption
0 antonyms and opposites of assumption, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
How to use assumption
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin assumptio ("a taking up"), from assumere (see "assume"), plus the noun suffix "-ion".
Full origin of assumption →Frequently asked questions
What does “assumption” mean?
The word “assumption” means something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true. In plain terms, something taken to be true without being checked, or the act of taking on a role.
How do you pronounce “assumption”?
“Assumption” is pronounced uh-SUHM-shn (/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “assumption” in a sentence?
Here is “assumption” used in a sentence: “The whole plan rested on a false assumption.”
What part of speech is “assumption”?
“Assumption” is a noun.
Where does the word “assumption” come from?
The word “assumption” comes from Latin. From Latin assumptio ("a taking up"), from assumere (see "assume"), plus the noun suffix "-ion".
Is “assumption” a common word?
“Assumption” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “assumption” have?
“Assumption” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
What is the difference between assumption and presumption?
An assumption is something accepted as true without proof, often unconsciously, as a starting point for reasoning. A presumption is usually a belief with somewhat more confidence or standing behind it — the law speaks of the presumption of innocence — and presumption can also mean overconfident, cheeky behavior. When there is no evidence either way, assumption is the safer word.
What is the difference between an assumption and a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation put forward deliberately so that it can be tested against evidence. An assumption is simply accepted as true without proof and often goes unexamined. In research, assumptions are the untested beliefs underlying a study, while the hypothesis is the claim the study is designed to test.
Do you say 'make an assumption' or 'do an assumption'?
The standard collocation is 'make an assumption'; 'do an assumption' is not idiomatic English. Assumptions are also challenged, questioned, and based on things, and you can proceed 'on the assumption that' or 'under the assumption that' something is true. Both of those prepositional patterns are standard.