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Meaning of incorrect assumption
A belief or idea that is not based on fact or reality
Etymology of incorrect assumption
The term "incorrect assumption" is a combination of two words: "incorrect" and "assumption"
"Incorrect" comes from the Latin "in-" (meaning "not") and "correctus" (meaning "correct"), and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is not accurate or true
"Assumption" comes from the Latin "assumere" (meaning "to take to oneself"), and has been used in English since the 14th century to describe an idea or belief that is taken for granted or accepted as true
Synonyms
Definitions
- A belief or idea that is not based on fact or reality, often leading to incorrect conclusions or actions
- * A mistaken or incorrect belief or opinion, often resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information
Usage Examples
- The company's incorrect assumption about the market led to a significant financial loss
- * She made an incorrect assumption about his intentions and ended up feeling embarrassed
- * The incorrect assumption that all students have access to the internet led to a flawed study design