assuming
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/ əˈsu mɪŋ /
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adjective
taking too much for granted; presumptuous.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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as·sum·ing·ly, adverbself-as·sum·ing, adjectiveWords nearby assuming
as such, assumable, assume, assumed, assumed bond, assuming, assumpsit, assumption, Assumptionist, assumptive, Assur
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British Dictionary definitions for assuming
assuming
/ (əˈsjuːmɪŋ) /
adjective
expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant
conjunction
(often foll by that) if it is assumed or taken for granted (that)even assuming he understands the problem, he will never take any action
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