assertion

Meanings

• noun

  a statement or set of statements declaring the existence or describing the nature of something, typically one that is open to question.

  - "He made an assertion about the validity of the contract."
  - "Her assertion that she was innocent was met with skepticism."
  - "The assertion that all men are equal is a fundamental principle of human rights."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsɜːʃən/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈsɜɹʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

accusation , allegation , censure , charge , crimination , impeachment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with assertion
assurance , endorsement , reassurance

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Variants

List of all variants of assertion that leads to same result
assertion , assertions , self-assertion , self-assertions

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Forms

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assertions, asserted, asserting

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Etymology

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from the Latin asserere ‘to affirm, maintain’

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Trivia

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1. The term assertion was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In computer programming, an assertion is a statement that is checked during program execution to ensure that certain conditions are met.

3. The word assertion comes from the Latin word assere, which means ‘to accuse’ or ‘to maintain’.

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Related Concepts

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1. argument: An assertion is a claim that can be supported by reasons and evidence. An argument is a series of assertions and the reasons given to support them.

2. hypothesis: A hypothesis is an assertion or proposed explanation that is testable and can be supported or refuted by evidence.

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Culture

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In literature and drama, assertions are often used to advance the plot or reveal character. In science, assertions are used to build theories and hypotheses, which are then tested through experimentation and observation.

How to Memorize "assertion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a bold statement or declaration to remember the meaning of assertion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word assertion with the idea of making a claim or declaration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘A Severe Test Is Required’ to remember the meaning of assertion (A for assertion, Severe for statement, Test for to declare, Is for it is, Required for required).

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