Synonyms of assumptions

assumptions

noun

plural of assumption

as in theories

something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning

the widespread assumption that violent entertainment leads to violent behavior in children

your argument is faulty because it's based on erroneous assumptions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theories
• premises
• hypotheses
• beliefs
• presumptions
• presuppositions
• postulates
• premisses
• suppositions
• hypotheticals
• givens
• ifs
• assertions
• principles
• axioms
• propositions
• inferences
• truisms
• standards
• doctrines
• verities
• conclusions
• theses
• rules
• tenets
• precepts
• dogmas
• laws
• declarations
• gospels
• foundations
• dogmata
• affirmations
• deductions
• grounds
• canons
• dictums
• dicta
• bases
• avouchments
• ipse dixits