Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning
A fixed or restrictive rule or convention
Plural for a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
“We also adopt the standard microeconomic assumption that the firm aims to maximize its profits.”
Plural for an inflated sense of one's positive qualities
“They have endeavored to supply the deficiency by an air of assumption, equally unnatural and unpleasing.”
Plural for the action of taking responsibility
“The judiciary was badly split by the military's May 29 assumption of executive power.”
Plural for the action of assuming possession or power of
“The family summer holiday is cut short by the outbreak of war, and ends with the despot's assumption of power.”
Plural for an act of pretending or pretension
“Tom shrugged with an assumption of ease that belied his inner turmoil.”
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