assuming

as-sum-ing · verb, conjunction, adjective

imported

Definitions

verb, conjunction, adjective

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "assume."

  2. 2.

    On the condition that; if.

  3. 3.

    Arrogant or presumptuous (archaic or formal).

Related words

Antonyms: humble, modest
See also: assume, assumed, assumption, provided
Synonyms: arrogant, presuming, provided, supposing

Etymology

From Latin assumere ("to take up"), with the English present participle suffix "-ing."