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assume proportions
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proportions — n. extent 1) to assume, take on proportions 2) epic; epidemic; menacing proportions (the outbreak assumed epidemic proportions) * * * epidemic take on proportions menacing proportions (the outbreak assumed epidemic proportions) [ extent ] to… … Combinatory dictionary
assume — as|sume W1S1 [əˈsju:m US əˈsu:m] v [T] [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: assumere, from ad to + sumere to take ] 1.) to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof = ↑presume assume (that) ▪ I didn t see your car, so I… … Dictionary of contemporary English
assume — verb (T) 1 to think that something is true, although you have no proof of it: assume (that): I didn t see your car, so I assumed you d gone out. | Assuming that the proposal is accepted, when are we going to get the money? | we can safely assume… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
assume — verb 1) I assumed he wanted me to keep the book Syn: presume, suppose, take it (as given), take for granted, take as read, conjecture, surmise, conclude, deduce, infer, reckon, reason, think, fancy, believe, understand, gath … Thesaurus of popular words
assume — v.tr. 1 (usu. foll. by that + clause) take or accept as being true, without proof, for the purpose of argument or action. 2 simulate or pretend (ignorance etc.). 3 undertake (an office or duty). 4 take or put on oneself or itself (an aspect,… … Useful english dictionary
Law of multiple proportions — In chemistry, the law of multiple proportions is one of the basic laws and a major tool of chemical measurement (stoichiometry). It states that when elements combine they do so in a ratio of small whole numbers. For example, carbon and oxygen… … Wikipedia
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Schism — • In the language of theology and canon law, the rupture of ecclesiastical union and unity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Schism Schism … Catholic encyclopedia
Catholic Missions — Catholic Missions † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Catholic Missions The history of Catholic missions would necessarily begin with the missionary labours of Christ, and would cover a very considerable portion of the history of the Catholic… … Catholic encyclopedia
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
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