Preposition: of

• superiority: His assumptions of superiority and expectations of service did not endear him to locals.

• rationality: Fortunately, the knot tied by these assumptions of consistent rationality is not difficult to cut through.

Converse of object

• simplify: Earlier studies have used Bayesian inference under simplifying assumptions.

• challenge: This is a book which is not afraid to challenge assumptions.

• make: Don't make assumptions or put us into boxes.

Adjective modifier

• underlying: I have therefore examined the underlying assumptions made by both sides.

• erroneous: However, for Hardin's tragedy to occur several erroneous assumptions about the commons must be made ( Shiva, 2002 ).

Noun used with modifier

• baseline: The baseline assumptions in these simulations are tabulated below.

Adjective modifier

• false: The ontological argument rests upon the false assumption that existence is a predicate.

• mistaken: This fear is based on the mistaken assumption that only a state can offer serious defense against bellicose aggressor states.

• unspoken: Yet there was an unspoken assumption by the economic Fellows that unless I attended their advanced sessions I was just a dilettante.

Noun used with modifier

• priori: The a priori assumption is that it is worse equipped.

• unproven: The unproven assumption that there is order and constancy in Nature.

• naive: They do not make the naïve assumption that the routine repetition of the ' employe of the month ' award will actually motivate people.