assertion

noun C1

Meaning

An assertion is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief, often presented without substantial evidence or proof, and typically intended to persuade or influence an audience in discussions, debates, or academic discourse.
💡 While assertions can be persuasive, they may lack the rigor of evidence-based arguments; thus, it is crucial to distinguish between mere assertions and well-supported claims in academic writing.

Example Sentences

Her assertion about market trends influenced the company's strategy .
Her assertion about the project's success surprised the entire team .
The professor's assertion was supported by extensive empirical evidence .
The professor's assertion was supported by extensive research and data .

Never forget "assertion"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every C1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000