assertion

[ uh-sur-shuhn ]

noun

1. a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason:

   a mere assertion;

   an unwarranted assertion.

   Synonyms: allegation, contention, claim

2. an act of asserting.

assertion

/ əˈsɜːʃən /

noun

1. a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
2. the act of asserting

Other Words From

• as·ser·tion·al adjective
• mis·as·ser·tion noun
• non·as·ser·tion noun
• o·ver·as·ser·tion noun
• re·as·ser·tion noun
• su·per·as·ser·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assertion¹

1375–1425; late Middle English assercion < Latin assertiōn- (stem of assertiō ). See assert, -ion

Example Sentences

Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.

From Los Angeles Times

What about Lee’s assertion that investing in “ANYTHING else—a mutual fund, real estate, even a savings account,” would make you “better off by the time you reached retirement age.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her family disputes the police's assertion that she intentionally missed her connecting flight and continue to be concerned for her safety, according to The LA Times.

From BBC

It is technically illegal for farmers to hire undocumented workers, but some people in the industry say it happens regularly, an assertion research backs up.

From Los Angeles Times

Tobias described a dynamic where campaign staff and candidates are hesitant to publicly push back on the assertions of billionaire donors like Hoffman, even if the campaign doesn't intend to let them direct policy.

From Salon

Related Words

• affirmation
• allegation
• contention
• insistence
• pronouncement