Meaning of heroic assumption | Babel Free
Definitions
An assumption that the speaker considers very unlikely to be true but temporarily accepts in order to make a hypothetical argument.
Examples
“Even if we make⟳ the heroic assumption that the governor makes this his top priority, it isn't feasible to have⟳ new regulation in effect in six months.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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