Assumption | Definition of assumption by Merriam-Webster

Definition of ASSUMPTION

1

a : the taking up of a person into heaven

b capitalized : August 15 observed in commemoration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

2

: a taking to or upon oneself <the assumption of a new position>

3

: the act of laying claim to or taking possession of something <the assumption of power>

4

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a : an assuming that something is true

b : a fact or statement (as a proposition, axiom, postulate, or notion) taken for granted

6

: the taking over of another's debts

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Middle English, from Late Latin assumption-, assumptio taking up, from Latin assumere

First Known Use: 13th century

Synonyms: given, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition

1

: the act of taking on <the assumption of power>

2

: something accepted as true <I'm making plans on the assumption that you will be here.>

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