presumption

Meanings

• Noun

  An assumption or supposition made without sufficient evidence; a thing assumed or taken for granted.

  - "The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in law."
  - "His presumption of superiority angered his colleagues."

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Synonyms

overhope

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presumption
assumption , supervision , prestidigitation

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Variants

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presumption , presumptions , on the presumption that

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Etymology

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From the Latin presumptio, from presumere ‘take for granted, suppose, assume’.

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Trivia

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1. Presumption is a common theme in philosophical discussions about knowledge and belief.

2. The term 'presumption' is also used in various fields such as law, psychology, and computer science.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assumption: The act of taking something for granted or assuming something to be true without sufficient evidence.

2. Presumptive: Likely or assumed to be true, especially without definite proof.

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Culture

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In literature, presumption is often used to describe a character's overconfidence or arrogance, leading them to make assumptions that prove to be incorrect. In art, presumption can be represented as a scale or balance, illustrating the importance of considering all evidence before making assumptions.

How to Memorize "presumption"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with one pan representing evidence and the other representing presumption. Presumption is the assumption or supposition made without sufficient evidence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presumption' with 'assumption' or 'supposition'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'People Often Underestimate Presumption' or 'Presume Precisely'.

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