assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
1
belief without proof
An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
make [an assumption] about [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
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supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Αντώνυμα
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Θέματα
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Παραδείγματα
- Her decision was based on the assumption that he would agree.
- We cannot operate on the assumption that nothing will go wrong.
- That’s a dangerous assumption to make without evidence.
- He acted under the false assumption that she was single.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I made the assumption that he was at home.
- She works on the assumption that the plan will succeed.
- It is only an assumption, not a fact.
- They made an assumption about his skills.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
action
2
taking control or duty
The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
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abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Θέματα
business
|politics
|work
Παραδείγματα
- His assumption of office was marked by a formal ceremony.
- The assumption of responsibility came sooner than expected.
- The general's assumption of command changed the course of the battle.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Her assumption of the job surprised many people.
- The president’s assumption of power happened last year.
- His assumption of duty was quick and smooth.
Ουσιαστικό
literary
C2
action
3
seizing without right
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
Συνώνυμα
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Αντώνυμα
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Θέματα
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Their assumption of authority angered the committee.
- He was accused of the unlawful assumption of property rights.
- Such an assumption of power cannot be tolerated.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- His assumption of the land was wrong.
- The assumption of power was against the law.
- Their assumption of control upset many people.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
as - sump - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.