assumption
intermediateB1/əˈsʌmpʃən/ · as-sump-tion
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Meanings
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
ایک چیز جو بغیر ثبوت کے سچ سمجھی جاتی ہے یا یقینی طور پر ہونے کی امید کی جاتی ہے۔
مفروضہ
mafroozah
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- common assumption
- basic assumption
- false assumption
Example Sentences
The assumption that all will go as planned is often incorrect.
یہ مفروضہ کہ سب کچھ منصوبے کے مطابق ہوگا اکثر غلط ہوتا ہے۔
Yeh mafroozah keh sab kuch mansoobay ke mutabiq hoga aksar ghalat hota hai.
Many assumptions can be challenged through critical thinking.
بہت سے مفروضات کو تنقیدی سوچ کے ذریعے چیلنج کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
Bohat se mafroozat ko tanqeedi soch ke zariye challenge kiya ja sakta hai.
The validity of the theory relies on the assumption made in its formulation.
نظریے کی صداقت اس کے تشکیل کے دوران کیے گئے مفروضے پر منحصر ہے۔
Nazriye ki sadaqat is ke tashkeel ke doran kiye gaye mafroozay par munhasir hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'assumption' as 'a sum of thoughts' one takes for granted.
Visualize a person making a guess based on incomplete information.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کا جوش ہے سب میں تو کیا مفروضہ ہے، انسان تو چاہتا ہے اپنا بھی خیال ہو۔
Mohabbat ka josh hai sab mein to kya mafroozah hai, insaan to chahta hai apna bhi khayal ho.
If love is present in everyone, what is assumption? A person desires to be cared for too.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مفروضے میں اندھیرے ہوتے ہیں۔
Mafroozay mein andheray hotay hain.
Assumptions lead to darkness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "assumptio" — a taking up
First known use: 15th century
The word 'assumption' originated from the Latin 'assumptio', which means 'a taking up' or 'adoption'. It has evolved in English to denote a belief or statement taken for granted.