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Assuming: meaning, definitions and examples

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assuming

 

[ əˈsjuː.mɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general usage

Assuming is the act of taking something for granted or accepting it as true without proof. It often implies a certain level of belief or conjecture based on incomplete information. In many situations, assuming can lead to misunderstandings or incorrect conclusions. This term is frequently used in discussions, where one might say they are assuming a particular fact or scenario to argue their point or to facilitate reasoning.

Synonyms

presuming, supposing, taking for granted

Examples of usage

  • I am assuming you will be at the meeting.
  • We shouldn't be assuming anything about her intentions.
  • Assuming this information is accurate, we can proceed.

Translations

Translations of the word "assuming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assumindo

🇮🇳 मान लेना

🇩🇪 annehmen

🇮🇩 mengasumsikan

🇺🇦 припускаючи

🇵🇱 zakładając

🇯🇵 仮定する

🇫🇷 supposant

🇪🇸 asumiendo

🇹🇷 varsayarak

🇰🇷 가정하면서

🇸🇦 افتراض

🇨🇿 předpokládající

🇸🇰 predpokladajúci

🇨🇳 假设

🇸🇮 predpostavljajoč

🇮🇸 fyrirgefandi

🇰🇿 жорамалдай отырып

🇬🇪 მოვლენების გათვალისწინებით

🇦🇿 tuta bilmək

🇲🇽 asumiendo

Etymology

The word 'assuming' originates from the Latin verb 'assumere', which means 'to take up' or 'to take upon oneself'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to', and 'sumere', meaning 'to take'. Over time, 'assumere' evolved into the Old French word 'assumer', before entering the English language around the 15th century. In English, 'assuming' has maintained its core meaning relating to taking something for granted or accepting it as true without verification. The concept of assumption has played a significant role in various fields, including logic, mathematics, and everyday reasoning, highlighting the importance of assumptions in forming conclusions and arguments. As language has evolved, the usage of 'assuming' has expanded beyond literary contexts into everyday conversation, becoming a common term in language used to express hypotheses or conditional thinking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,638, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.