Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
common-assumption
noun
/ˈkɒm.ən əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
Definition
A widely held belief or idea that is accepted by many people without question.
Examples
- It is a common assumption that all students thrive in traditional classroom settings.
- The common assumption about the economy’s recovery turned out to be overly optimistic.
- A common assumption in the tech industry is that innovation comes solely from large corporations.
Meaning
The presumption that something is true or valid based on general agreement or shared understanding among a group.
Synonyms
- widely held belief
- general consensus
- shared idea
