assertions

Meanings

• noun

  a statement or set of statements declaring something to be true, made with conviction and often providing reasons or evidence.

  - "He made an assertion that he was innocent."
  - "The assertion that the earth is round is widely accepted."
  - "She refused to make any assertions without solid evidence."

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Synonyms

accusation , allegation , censure , charge , crimination , impeachment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with assertions
assurance , endorsement , assessment , concession

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Variants

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

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Forms

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assertion, assertions, assertive, assertively, assertiveness

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

from the Latin word 'assertionem' (a thing that is put forward), from 'asserere' (to set or put forward)

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest assertion ever made was by a man named John Quiggin, who spoke for 11 hours and 7 minutes straight without taking a break?

2. Assertions can also be used in programming languages, where they are used to define variables and their values.

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Related Concepts

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1. argument: An argument is a series of statements or a logical reasoning that aims to establish the validity of an assertion.

2. evidence: Evidence is the information or data used to support an assertion and make it more convincing.

3. hypothesis: A hypothesis is an assertion or proposed explanation that is subject to testing and verification.

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Culture

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Assertions are an essential part of communication and are used in various contexts, including academic research, legal proceedings, and daily conversations. In literature, assertions can be found in the form of declarative sentences or arguments. In art, they can be represented through visual or performance pieces that convey a message or idea. In music, assertions can be found in the lyrics of songs that express a strong belief or opinion.

How to Memorize "assertions"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a confident statement with a strong conviction. Imagine the words coming out of their mouth and the body language that goes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'assertion' with the image of a strong and confident person. Create a mental image of a person making an assertion in different contexts, such as in a courtroom or in a debate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Ssertive Sstatement' to remember the definition of an assertion. Remember that an assertion is a statement that is made with confidence and conviction.

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