Antonyms for
assumption
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof
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No Antonyms Found for Assumption

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All Definitions for Assumption

Below are all the dictionary definitions of assumption:

1The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof
2A supposition
3An unwarrantable claim.
4The thing supposed
5A postulate, or proposition assumed
6A supposition.
7The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself
8The act of taking up or adopting.
9The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
10The taking of a person up into heaven.
11A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.
12Assumptio.
13A Christian holy day of obligation (August 15) celebrating the Assumption of Mary.
14The Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven, a Catholic dogma.

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About antonyms for assumption

Finding the right antonym for assumption helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof", assumption has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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