Meaning & Definition of word "Assertion"
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Assertion
/əˈsɜrʃən/
noun:
- 1. A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
- Example: Her assertion that the company would turn a profit surprised many analysts.
- 2. An act of stating something firmly.
- Example: The lawyer's assertion of his client's innocence was convincing.
- 3. A claim or statement made without providing evidence.
- Example: His assertion that he could run a marathon without training was met with skepticism.
- 4. A declaration that something is true.
- Example: The scientist's assertion about climate change was supported by extensive research.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'assertionem', from 'assertus', past participle of 'asserere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a strong assertion:
a firm or confident statement that something is true.
to make an assertion:
to state something confidently or forcefully.
assertion of rights:
the act of stating one's rights or claims.
Related Words
assert:
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
assertive:
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
assurance:
a positive declaration intended to give confidence.
Slang Meanings of assertion
Meaning: A bold claim made without proof.
Example Sentence: He made an assertion, but no one believed him.
Meaning: A statement someone insists on, often used in debates.
Example Sentence: Her assertion in the argument was quite controversial.