Asunsiyon (en. Assumption)

a-sun-si-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of taking something or an idea as true without experimental evidence.
His assumption about the situation caused a misunderstanding.
Ang kanyang asunsiyon sa sitwasyon ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
A perspective or belief not based on evidence.
We need to examine this assumption before we proceed.
Kailangan nating suriin ang asunsiyon na ito bago tayo magpatuloy.
The taking on of a role or responsibility.
His assumption of the group leader role brought a new perspective.
Ang kanyang asunsiyon bilang lider ng grupo ay nagdala ng bagong pananaw.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'asunción'

Common Phrases and Expressions

due to assumption
based on an assumption or belief without certainty.
dahil sa asunsiyon

Related Words

assumptive
related to assumption; expressing ideas or beliefs based on assumption.
asunsyonal
hypotheses
assumptions supported by evidence or experiments.
hypotheses

Slang Meanings

It means feeling like you can't fight back or are defeated, often accompanied by acceptance of loss.
This fight is just an acceptance, I have no more funds.
Asunsiyon na lang ang laban na 'to, wala na akong pondo.
Accepting something without resistance or struggle.
Of course, that's just acceptance, I can't do anything about it.
Siyempre, asunsiyon na 'yan, wala na akong magagawa.
Having a mindset that there is no hope in a situation.
It looks like this income is just acceptance, nothing will happen.
Mukhang asunsiyon na lang ang kita nito, walang mangyayari.