ஆங்கிலம்

assumption

gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1800
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
1

belief without proof

An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: make [an assumption] about [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.) | supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.) | certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
make an assumption |based on the assumption |challenge an assumption |question an assumption
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking |communication |logic |core_vocabulary |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் formal C1 action
2

taking control or duty

The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.) | undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.) | abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
assumption of responsibility |assumption of office |assumption of power
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |politics |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் literary C2 action
3

seizing without right

Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
assumption of rights |assumption of authority
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law |ethics |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • His assumption of the land was wrong.
  • The assumption of power was against the law.
  • Their assumption of control upset many people.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
as - sump - tion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: assumption
  • Plural: assumption, assumptions
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

a false assumption

1
/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase

wrong belief without proof

A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
  • They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.

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