assumptions

Meanings

• Noun

  A belief or proposition that is taken for granted, without being verified by direct experience or empirical evidence.

  - "The doctor made several assumptions about the patient's condition."
  - "It is an assumption that all men are created equal."

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Rhymes

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assuage , assume , supposable , supreme

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Variants

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assumption , assumptions , self-assumption , self-assumptions

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from the Latin assumere, from assumptere, from ad- 'to' + sumere 'take'.

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Trivia

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1. Assumptions can be both helpful and harmful. They can help us make quick decisions and save time, but they can also lead to errors and misunderstandings.

2. The term 'assumption' comes from the Latin word 'assumere', which means 'to take on or assume'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Belief: A strongly held opinion or conviction. Beliefs are often based on assumptions and can influence our actions and perceptions.

2. Presumption: An unjustified assumption or belief. Presumptions can lead to errors and misunderstandings.

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Culture

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Assumptions have been a topic of interest in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and sociology. In philosophy, assumptions are often discussed in relation to knowledge and belief. In psychology, assumptions are studied in the context of cognitive processes and biases. In sociology, assumptions are explored in the context of social norms and cultural beliefs.

How to Memorize "assumptions"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making an assumption about something. See them forming a belief based on incomplete or inaccurate information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'assumptions' with 'beliefs' and 'convictions'. Think of assumptions as the foundation for beliefs and convictions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-S-U-M-E' to remember the meaning of assumptions: Assumptions are beliefs or propositions that are Unjustified, Simply taken for granted, and May be Erroneous.

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