Assumed

Pronunciation

Verb

1. assumed

   (past of assume)

Full definition of assumed

Adjective

1. Used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.
• 1907, w, The Dust of Conflict Chapter 22, Appleby...rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.
2. Supposed or presumed.

Derived terms

• assumed name

Anagrams

• medusas