assertion

American  

[uh-sur-shuhn] / əˈsɜr ʃən /

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.

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assertion British  

/ əˈsɜːʃən /

noun

1. a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence

2. the act of asserting

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Other Word Forms

• assertional adjective
• misassertion noun
• nonassertion noun
• overassertion noun
• reassertion noun
• superassertion noun

Etymology

Origin of assertion

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

Example Sentences

Core inflation in November was at its highest since March 2024, in contrast with the central bank’s assertions that the weak economy would mean less inflationary pressure, particularly in services, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

As this new book is released, the autism community is also grappling with another controversy: the unsubstantiated assertion by Kennedy that Tylenol use by pregnant women poses an increased risk of autism.

From Salon

So does the evidence support Salah's assertion that "it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame" and that "someone doesn't want me in the club"?

From BBC

The rally began on Nov. 24 as positive analyst commentary, including the assertion that a recent pullback was overdone, caused shares to close up 6.8%.

From Barron's

Tess remains skeptical of the endeavor—greeting with sarcasm Jon’s assertion that having the faux Walter is “better than television” for company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• affirmation
• allegation
• contention
• insistence
• pronouncement