Meaning Of Assumption

n.

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.

n.

The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim.

n.

The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.

n.

The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.

n.

The taking of a person up into heaven.

n.

A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven.