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DictionaryAssumptionFeast honoring Mary
proper noun

Assumption

The Christian feast celebrating Mary's being taken into heaven.

The parish celebrates the Assumption with a special service.

Etymology
asLatinto
+sumptLatintake
+ionLatinaction

Latin ad- and sumere express taking to oneself. The feast’s name refers to Mary being taken into heaven, applying the word’s taking-up sense to that Christian belief.

More examples

  • The painting depicts the Assumption of Mary.
  • They attended Mass for the Assumption.
  • The church calendar marks the Feast of the Assumption.

Forms

assumption