assumed

[əˈsjuːmd]

assumed Definition

• 1. accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
• 2. taken on or adopted as a role, identity, or name

Using assumed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assumed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The assumed cause of the problem was incorrect.

• Example

  She made an assumed name for herself to avoid being recognized.

• Example

  The assumed identity of the spy was finally revealed.

assumed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assumed

• presumed
• supposed
• believed
• taken for granted

Antonyms for assumed

• proven
• demonstrated
• established

Phrases with assumed

• make an assumed name for oneself

  to use a different name than one's own in order to remain anonymous or avoid being recognized

  Example

  She made an assumed name for herself and moved to a new city to start a new life.

• take something for granted

  to assume that something is true or will happen without questioning it

  Example

  He took his job security for granted until he was suddenly laid off.

• the assumed risk

  a risk that is considered to be accepted or understood by those involved

  Example

  By participating in the extreme sport, they were taking on the assumed risk of injury or even death.

Origins of assumed

from Latin 'assumere', meaning 'to take up'

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Summary: assumed in Brief

The term 'assumed' [əˈsjuːmd] refers to something that is accepted as true or certain without proof. It can also mean taking on a role, identity, or name. Examples include 'The assumed cause of the problem was incorrect.' and 'She made an assumed name for herself to avoid being recognized.' Phrases like 'take something for granted' and 'the assumed risk' use 'assumed' to denote accepting something as true or understood.