Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
false-assumption
noun
/fɔːls əˈsʌmpʃən/
Definition
A belief or idea that is incorrect or not based on fact.
Examples
- Many decisions can be affected by a false assumption about the project’s feasibility.
- Her false assumption that he would agree to the plan created unnecessary tension.
- It’s essential to challenge false assumptions in order to reach a more truthful conclusion.
Meaning
An assumption is something taken for granted or supposed, and a false assumption is one that is wrong or misguided.
Synonyms
- misconception
- error
- mistaken belief
- false belief
- misunderstanding
