| 单词 | assumption |
| 释义 | assumption(əˈsʌmpʃən) noun 1. the act of taking something for granted or something that is taken for granted 2. an assuming of power or possession of something 3. arrogance; presumption 4. logic a statement that is used as the premise of a particular argument but may not be otherwise accepted Compare axiom (sense 4)Derived forms assumptive (asˈsumptive) adjective assumptively (asˈsumptively) adverb Word origin C13: from Latin assūmptiō a taking up, from assūmere to assumeAssumption(əˈsʌmpʃən) noun Christianity 1. the taking up of the Virgin Mary (body and soul) into heaven when her earthly life was ended 2. the feast commemorating this, celebrated by Roman Catholics on Aug 15 |
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