Word Meaning

assumption definition and meaning

n. The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.
n. The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.
n. The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
n. The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
n. The taking of a person up into heaven.
n. A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

Crossword clues for assumption

- Premise
- Presumption