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1. assumption
noun. ['əˈsʌmpʃən'] a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.
Synonyms
- scenario
- premiss
- condition
- subsumption
- minor premiss
- premise
- thesis
- minor premise
- stipulation
- precondition
- postulate
- major premise
- posit
Antonyms
- continuance
- continuation
- monetization
- defeat
Etymology
- assumpcioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Basic Assumption
- presumption
- consumption
- resumption
- gumption
2. assumption
noun. ['əˈsʌmpʃən'] a hypothesis that is taken for granted.
Synonyms
- groundwork
- cornerstone
- fundament
- constatation
- possibility
- basic assumption
- given
- precondition
- base
- supposition
- theory
- conclusion
- self-evident truth
- presumption
- basis
- foundation
- hypothesis
Antonyms
- superior
- holism
- atomism
- unbelief
Etymology
- assumpcioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. assumption
noun. ['əˈsʌmpʃən'] the act of taking possession of or power over something.
Synonyms
- laying claim
Antonyms
- impossibility
- nonexistence
Etymology
- assumpcioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. Assumption
noun. (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended.
5. assumption
noun. ['əˈsʌmpʃən'] audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to.
Synonyms
- presumption
- audacity
- uppishness
- uppityness
- audaciousness
- presumptuousness
Antonyms
- noble
- incidental
- genuine
- legitimate
Etymology
- assumpcioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. assumption
noun. ['əˈsʌmpʃən'] the act of assuming or taking for granted.
Synonyms
- human action
- act
- deed
- position
Antonyms
- nonbeing
- misconception
- disinclined
- unacknowledged
Etymology
- assumpcioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] pertaining to or constituting a base or basis.
Synonyms
- fundamental
- elementary
- underlying
- rudimentary
- primary
- grassroots
- radical
- basal
- elemental
Antonyms
- legitimate
- right
- superior
- unimportant
Etymology
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality.
Synonyms
- canonical
- standard
Antonyms
- insignificant
- difficult
- explicit
Etymology
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base.
Synonyms
- alkaline
Antonyms
- amphoteric
- outfield
Etymology
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] serving as a base or starting point.
Synonyms
- first
Antonyms
- noble
- genuine
Etymology
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with basic-assumption
1. Noun Phrase
People will make a basic assumption about you depending on how well kept your yard is, so neat, well-trimmed bushes and shrubs will lead to better first impressions with neighbors and other visitors to your home.