assumption
assumption is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, assumption is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofassumption
- The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
Example: "His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."
- The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
Example: "Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty."
- The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
- The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
- The taking of a person up into heaven.
- A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.
- Assumptio.
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