direct assertion

Definitions

A clear, explicit statement of fact or belief made without qualification or ambiguity.

A communicative act in which a speaker states something as true, leaving no room for inference or indirect interpretation.

Examples

The politician made a direct assertion that the new policy would reduce unemployment by five percent.

In academic writing, it is often more effective to support a direct assertion with empirical evidence rather than relying on vague generalizations.

Synonyms

categorical statement explicit declaration straightforward claim unambiguous assertion plain statement of fact

Antonyms

vague insinuation ambiguous suggestion indirect implication equivocal statement subtle hint