assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
English
~ 1800
feltételezés, hivatalba lépés, felelősségvállalás, átvétel, bitorlás, eltulajdonítás, kisajátítás
NOUN
B2
1
feltételezés
B2
Usage pattern:
make [an assumption] about [something]
Her decision was based on the assumption that he would agree.
Döntése azon a feltételezésen alapult, hogy a férfi beleegyezik.
We cannot operate on the assumption that nothing will go wrong.
Nem indulhatunk ki abból a feltételezésből, hogy semmi sem fog félremenni.
That’s a dangerous assumption to make without evidence.
He acted under the false assumption that she was single.
Learner examples
I made the assumption that he was at home.
Abból a feltételezésből indultam ki, hogy otthon van.
She works on the assumption that the plan will succeed.
Abból a feltételezésből kiindulva dolgozik, hogy a terv sikerülni fog.
It is only an assumption, not a fact.
They made an assumption about his skills.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'assumption' with 'guess'. A guess is often less certain and may not be based on reasoning, while an assumption is usually a starting point for thinking or action.
Meaning
belief without proof
Collocations
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Synonyms
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
|
supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Antonyms
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.)
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certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.
Something that is accepted as true or will happen, without having definite proof.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
His assumption of office was marked by a formal ceremony.
Hivatalba lépését ünnepélyes ceremónia kísérte.
The assumption of responsibility came sooner than expected.
A felelősség átvételére a vártnál korábban került sor.
The general's assumption of command changed the course of the battle.
Learner examples
Her assumption of the job surprised many people.
A munkakör átvétele sokakat meglepett.
The president’s assumption of power happened last year.
Az elnök tavaly vette át a hatalmat.
His assumption of duty was quick and smooth.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Meaning
taking control or duty
Collocations
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Synonyms
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.)
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undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
Antonyms
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
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abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Themes
business
|politics
|work
Definition
The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.
The act of beginning to have a particular role, duty, or position of power.
NOUN
C2
LITERARY
3
Their assumption of authority angered the committee.
Feldühítette a bizottságot, hogy jogtalanul bitorolták a hatáskört.
He was accused of the unlawful assumption of property rights.
Tulajdonjogok jogtalan bitorlásával vádolták.
Such an assumption of power cannot be tolerated.
Learner examples
His assumption of the land was wrong.
A föld jogtalan kisajátítása helytelen volt.
The assumption of power was against the law.
A hatalom bitorlása törvénybe ütközött.
Their assumption of control upset many people.
Meaning
seizing without right
Collocations
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Synonyms
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Antonyms
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Themes
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
The act of taking something for oneself without permission or justification.
Grammar
Dictionary form
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Syllables & stress
as - sump - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Word family
Forms
assumptions
noun
Core family
assume
verb B1
Related words
presumption
noun C1
presume
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unassuming
adjective
Advanced or less common
assumptive
adjective
Expressions
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Examples
- It’s a false assumption that all rich people are happy.
- Their plan failed because it was based on a false assumption.
make an assumption
1/mˈeɪk ən əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
form belief without proof
To decide in your mind that something is true, without proof.
Examples
- Don’t make an assumption about her intentions before asking.
- I made an assumption that he would help me.
on the assumption that
1/ˈɔn ðə əsˈʌmpʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
believing something without proof
Believing something is true and acting because of that belief.
Examples
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.