ASSUMPTION
/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ASSUMPTION
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
"His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
"Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty."
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
Examples of ASSUMPTION in a Sentence
- "His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."
- "Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty."
Word Details
Is ASSUMPTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASSUMPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ASSUMPTION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ASSUMPTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | s | s | u | m | p | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASSUMPTION
100 words from the letters in ASSUMPTION
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How to Use ASSUMPTION in Word Games
ASSUMPTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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