Assume
/əˈsuːm/noun
To take for granted or without proof; to suppose.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, 'assumere' meant to take up or adopt, often implying a weighty responsibility or burden, much like how we 'assume' roles today!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seḱu-
“to take, seize”
Latin
Latin
assumere
“to take up, adopt, or receive”
Old French
Old French
assumer
“to take upon oneself”
14th Century
Middle English
assumen
“to take on, undertake”
Modern English
English
assume
“to take for granted or suppose without proof”