assumption synonyms

assumption

n.

  1. The act of taking for granted

    supposition, presupposition, presumption, supposal, conjecture, assuming, taking for granted, accepting, suspicion, surmise, theorization, hypothesization.

    Antonyms proof*, demonstrating, establishing. *

  2. Something assumed

    hypothesis, theory, postulate, premise; see hypothesis, opinion 1.

  3. The act of becoming responsible for

    accepting, assuming, taking on, shouldering, taking over, appropriation, usurpation, arrogation.

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