assumed
Translation
assumed, false, pretended
Examples
He was living under an assumed name.
He was living under an assumed name.
The assumed truth of the theory was later disproven.
The assumed truth of the theory was later disproven.
Grammar Patterns
an assumed ((noun)) a pretended (noun) The spy used an assumed identity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supposed, presumed, pretended, fake; Antonyms: real, genuine, proven
Etymology
Past participle of 'assume'. From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'sumere' (to take up). Something 'taken on' or 'taken for granted'.
Memory Tips
An 'assumed' identity is one you have 'taken on' that isn't your real one.