sumption
sumption · sumptions
A takingA taking.
/ˈsʌmpʃən/
» Kevin Sumption, the chief executive of the Australian National Maritime Museum, is adamant the Endeavour has been located.
Meaning
2 senses(rare)A taking.
(obsolete)The major premise of a syllogism.
Examples
1 sentencesKevin Sumption, the chief executive of the Australian National Maritime Museum, is adamant the Endeavour has been located.
Origin
From Latin sumptio, from sumo (“to take”).From Latin sumptio, from sumo (“to take”).
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