assuming
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: assumings
Sense 1
Noun
Examples
December 16, 1656, Thomas Burton, diary entry
No positive inference can he drawn from Nayler's confession, as to his assuming the attributes of Christ, but rather a positive denial of these assumings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
haughty; arrogant
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assuming” mean?
An assumption.
Is “assuming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.