assumption

/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ sustantivo B2

En español: asunción

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting. (countable, uncountable) · His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim. (countable, uncountable) · Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition. (countable, uncountable)
The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism. (countable, uncountable)
The taking of a person up into heaven. (countable, uncountable)
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August. (countable, uncountable)
Assumptio. (countable, uncountable)

Plural assumptions

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Instead, every language possesses its own unique architecture, complete with distinct rhythms, historical associations, and cultural assumptions.

The Art of Compromise in Translation, p. 1 · C1

He acknowledged that the exploratory data painted a vastly different picture than the aesthetic assumptions he had confidently made.

The Cartographer's Apprentice, p. 1 · C1

For decades, the prevailing assumption among both the lay public and scientific communities was that human memory functioned much like a flawless recording device.

The Unreliable Witness, p. 1 · C2

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