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More words related to presumption

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noun. easy attitude

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noun. nerve, brashness

guess

noun. belief, speculation

noun. association, suggestion

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Word Origin & History

presumption early 13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from L.L. praesumptionem "confidence, audacity," in classical L., "a taking for granted, anticipation," from praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" + sumere "to take." In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c.1300. Presumptuous preserves the original sense.

Example Sentences for presumption

To the disgust of the latter, Robert actually had the presumption to walk home with Hester.

What if to her mother the mere idea of having a calling should seem a presumption!

The presumption is that they represent the old sepulchers of the kings of Meroe.

To folly, to pretension, to presumption, he showed but slight forbearance.