Assumption Definition
assumption
noun
- a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play"
- a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions"
- the act of taking possession of or power over something; "his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba"; "the Nazi assumption of power in 1934"; "he acquired all the company's assets for ten million dollars and the assumption of the company's debts"
- celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
- (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
- audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness"
- the act of assuming or taking for granted; "your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted"
"Assumption" in song lyrics
See how assumption is used in real songs:
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"They selling 12 step therapies, under the assumption"
7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap) -
"In conjunction with phantom assumption"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"Lumped in vast assumption"
Atoms Family — Who Am I?
Words that rhyme with assumption
Usage tips for "assumption"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assumption" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assumption to find words that pair well.