adj
assumed
uh-SYOOMD
adj
1
Taken as true or accepted without being proven.
"The assumed cause of the fire turned out to be wrong."
2
False or put on for effect; not genuine.
"He gave an assumed name at the hotel desk."
How to Use Assumed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaken for granted as true, or (of a name or manner) fake rather than real.
Common pairings
assumed name
assumed identity
Word Forms
more assumed comparative, most assumed superlative
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