assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 1800
feltételezés, hivatalba lépés, felelősségvállalás, átvétel, bitorlás, eltulajdonítás, kisajátítás
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
feltételezés
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
belief without proof
Colocaciones
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Sinónimos
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
|
supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Antónimos
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.)
|
certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definición
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.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Significado
taking control or duty
Colocaciones
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Sinónimos
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.)
|
undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
Antónimos
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
|
abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Temas
business
|politics
|work
Definición
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.
SUSTANTIVO
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
seizing without right
Colocaciones
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Sinónimos
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Antónimos
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Temas
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
The act of taking something for oneself without permission or justification.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
assumption
AFI
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Sílabas y acento
as - sump - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.