presuppose - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Verb presuppose (third-person singular simple present presupposes, present participle presupposing, simple past and past participle presupposed) To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth
Presupposes - definition of presupposes by The Free Dictionary pre•sup•pose (ˌpri səˈpoʊz) v t -posed, -pos•ing 1 to suppose or assume beforehand; take for granted in advance 2 to require or imply as an antecedent condition: An effect presupposes a cause
PRESUPPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If one thing presupposes another, the first thing cannot be true or exist unless the second thing is true or exists All your arguments presuppose that he's a rational, intelligent man [VERB that] The end of an era presupposes the start of another [VERB noun]
Presuppose - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English Examples of usage The theory presupposes a certain level of understanding Her arguments presuppose knowledge that the audience may not have In logic, a valid argument presupposes true premises