assumed

[ uh-soomd ]

adjective

1. adopted in order to deceive; fictitious; pretended; feigned:

   an assumed name; an assumed air of humility.

2. taken for granted; supposed:

   His assumed innocence proved untrue.

3. usurped.

assumed

/ əˈsjuːmd /

adjective

1. false; fictitious

   an assumed name

2. taken for granted

   an assumed result

3. usurped; arrogated

   an assumed authority

Other Words From

• as·sum·ed·ly [uh, -, soo, -mid-lee], adverb
• nonas·sumed adjective
• self-as·sumed adjective
• unas·sumed adjective
• well-as·sumed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assumed¹

First recorded in 1615–25; assume + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The researchers assumed the brain's frontal cortex, which orchestrates complex thoughts and behaviors, was somehow communicating to a brainstem region called the medulla, which controls automatic breathing.

From Science Daily

But there’s an overt subtext too that might elevate the movie for those unfamiliar with the show, who had maybe assumed it was a sweet and frothy musical comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

While “September 5” has assumed new, and not entirely welcome, resonance since Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Stewart, who refrained from naming names in her documentary, said she had “no idea” why Peyser assumed Stewart was dissing her.

From Salon

The campaigns have assumed heightened urgency with Trump set to retake the White House with GOP majorities in the House and Senate.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accepted
• granted
• presumed