ETYM Old Eng. assumpcioun a taking up into heaven, Latin assumptio a taking, from assumere: cf. French assomption. Related to Assume.
1. A hypothesis that is taken for granted; SYN. supposition.
2. The act of taking possession of or power over something; SYN. laying claim.
Proposition.
Hypothèse.
1. Doctrine.
2. Système. Une théorie scientifique.
3. Spéculation. Préférer la théorie ŕ la pratique.
4. (Littéraire) Défilé. Une théorie de chars.
Celebration of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; Also called: Assumption of Mary, August 15.
Act of assuming or putting on; pride; supposition; Roman Catholic, ascent of Virgin Mary into heaven, and feast (Aug. 15) of that event. Roman Catholic, ascent of Virgin Mary into heaven, and feast (Aug. 15) of that event.
City in Illinois (USA); zip code 62510.