What is another word for assuming that?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈuːmɪŋ ðˈat] (IPA)

Assuming that is a commonly used phrase to indicate a hypothesis or condition that is taken as the starting point for an argument or discussion. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. For example, one could employ the phrase "suppose that" as a substitute for assuming that. Alternatively, phrases such as "given that" or "on the basis of" could also be used to convey the same idea. Other possible synonyms include "presuming" and "conjecturing". Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the context in which it is used and the tone that one wishes to convey.

What are the hypernyms for Assuming that?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Assuming that

  • The only thing that might have annoyed some mathematicians was the presumption of assuming that maybe the axiom of choice could fail, and that we should look into contrary assumptions.
    Alonzo Church
  • We are assuming that we exist, that there is reality, and that the matter of which we are made is real.
    John Clayton
  • I came across awful characters when I got some kind of status and came to Hollywood. Then you have directors trying to sleep with you, assuming that you will do things because of the way you dress.
    Stacey Dash
  • God knows how many things a man misses by becoming smug and assuming that matters will take their own course.
    Loren Eiseley
  • So I played the acoustic guitar and harmonica and stomped my foot and I think I was right in assuming that Greenwich Village would be the best place to perform my own material and possibly get some attention, move on to making records and all.
    Steve Forbert

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