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assertion

noun/əˈsɜrʃən/

definition

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

example

His assertion that climate change is a critical issue was met with both support and skepticism from the audience.

synonyms
declarationaffirmationstatement
word origin — from Middle French 'assertion' and from Latin 'assertio', meaning 'a putting forth or claiming'

assertion, intricacy, wonder, foundation, dialect: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 115. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. assertion · noun/əˈsɜrʃən/

    a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

    His assertion that climate change is a critical issue was met with both support and skepticism from the audience.

    Synonyms: declaration, affirmation, statement

    Origin: from Middle French 'assertion' and from Latin 'assertio', meaning 'a putting forth or claiming'

  2. intricacy · noun/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

    the quality of being intricate or complex

    The intricacy of the painting revealed the artist's incredible attention to detail.

    Synonyms: complexity, elaborateness, intricateness

    Origin: The word 'intricacy' comes from the Latin 'intricatus', meaning 'entwined or entangled', which is derived from 'intricare', meaning 'to entangle'.

  3. wonder · noun/ˈwʌndər/

    a feeling of amazement and admiration caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

    The wonder of the Northern Lights left everyone speechless as they danced across the night sky.

    Synonyms: amazement, astonishment, awe

    Origin: From Old English 'wundor', meaning 'marvel, miracle, astonishment'

  4. foundation · noun/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

    the basis or groundwork of something

    Education is the foundation of a successful society, providing individuals with the skills needed to thrive.

    Synonyms: basis, groundwork, base

    Origin: from Middle English, from Old French 'fundation', from Latin 'fundationem', from 'fundare' meaning 'to lay a foundation or establish'

  5. dialect · noun/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

    a particular form of a language peculiar to a specific region or social group

    The regional dialect spoken in the countryside differs significantly from the standard language used in urban areas.

    Synonyms: variation, vernacular, patois

    Origin: from the Latin 'dialectus' meaning 'discourse, language' and from the Greek 'dialektos' meaning 'speech, language, discourse'