Word Type

Noun

The word "assertion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

ring true

Derived Terms

assertional assertionless counterassertion deassertion nonassertion overassertion reassertion self-assertion unassertion

Context

computing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

declaration speech act

Type Of (IsA)

declaration

Related Terms

assertoric

Related Terms

assert assertoric debug program

Synonym Network

accusation affirmation allegation censure charge crimination impeachment

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