Assuming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Assuming is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of assume.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of assume.
More Meanings
- An assumption.
- haughty; arrogant
Example Sentences
December 16, 1656, Thomas Burton, diary entry No positive inference can he drawn from Nayler's confession, as to his assuming the attributes of Christ, but rather a positive denial of these assumings.
Word Forms
- assumings
Synonyms for assuming
Depending on context, synonyms include presumptuous, forward, assumptive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assumptive, presumptuous, forward, suppose, supposing, guessing.
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