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Word: Presumption
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n-) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere (see presume)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prɪˈzʌm(p)ʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability
Short Definition:idea taken to be true
Examples:- underlying presumptions about human nature
Definition:
behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
Short Definition:arrogant or disrespectful behaviour
Examples:- he lifted her off the ground, and she was enraged at his presumption
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