English English Dictionary
Result for Assumption
Assumption
(n.)
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.
Assumption
(n.)
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.
Assumption
(n.)
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
Assumption
(n.)
The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
Assumption
(n.)
The taking of a person up into heaven.
Assumption
(n.)
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.