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.