assumption
Definition
- n. a hypothesis that is taken for granted
- n. the act of taking possession of or power over something
- n. 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
- n. (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
Word forms
- Plural
- assumptions
Example sentences
n.
Her assumption that everyone would agree with her was incorrect.
n.
The company made an assumption that sales would increase next year.