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- [pri-zuhmp-shuh n]
- /prɪˈzʌmp ʃən/
- /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-zuhmp-shuh n]
- /prɪˈzʌmp ʃən/
Definitions of presumption word
- noun presumption the act of presuming. 1
- noun presumption assumption of something as true. 1
- noun presumption belief on reasonable grounds or probable evidence. 1
- noun presumption something that is presumed; an assumption. 1
- noun presumption a ground or reason for presuming or believing. 1
- noun presumption Law. an inference required or permitted by law as to the existence of one fact from proof of the existence of other facts. 1
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Origin of presumption
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English: effrontery, supposition < Latin praesūmptiōn- (stem of praesūmptiō) anticipation, supposition, Late Latin: presumptuousness, equivalent to praesūmpt(us) (past participle of praesūmere to undertake beforehand; see presume) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Presumption
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presumption popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
presumption usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for presumption
noun presumption
- acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
- apriorism — the philosophical doctrine that there may be genuine knowledge independent of experience
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- assumption — If you make an assumption that something is true or will happen, you accept that it is true or will happen, often without any real proof.
- assurance — If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried.
Antonyms for presumption
noun presumption
- hope — Anthony, pen name of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins.
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