assertion
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A confident statement that something is true, often made without offering proof.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
An assertion states something as fact; it becomes an "argument" only once reasons are given to support it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His _____ that the results were faked was never actually backed up with evidence."
Answer: assertion
In your own words, what does "assertion" mean?
A confident statement that something is true, often made without offering proof.
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