Communication

Synonyms for assumption

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineCommunication

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

On the assumption that he has been injured, we can infer that he will not play.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

premise

Same sentence, swapped: On the premise that he has been injured, we can infer that he will not play.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for assumption as it is used in the sentence above.

effrontery
concept
reception

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Closest first: other communication words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

askverbinquireaddress a question to and expect an answer fromRidgelineHas a reason line assurancenounpledgea binding commitment to do or give or refrain from somethingRidgelineHas a reason line awardnounlaurelsa tangible symbol signifying approval or distinctionRidgeline emphaticadjectiveforcefulforceful and definite in expression or actionHigh Camp2 senses endorsementnounwarrantformal and explicit approvalRidgelineHas a reason line enlighteningadjectiveinformativetending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignoranceRidgeline drearyadjectivedrablacking in liveliness or charm or surpriseRidgeline dribbleverbdroplet or cause to fall in dropsRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line

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