Taken-for-grantedness
Example: The historian challenged the taken-for-grantedness of ancient traditions.
Definition
"Taken-for-grantedness" refers to the quality or state of being assumed true or accepted without question, often due to habitual belief or widespread acceptance. It describes how certain ideas or traditions are regarded as obvious or natural, without critical examination.
Etymology
The word "taken-for-grantedness" originates from the phrase "take for granted," which dates back to the 16th century meaning to accept something as true without verification. The suffix '-ness' transforms the phrase into a noun indicating the state or condition of being assumed or accepted without question.
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"Taken-for-grantedness" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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