presuppose
/ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ · verb
Meaning
- To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.
Etymology / origin
From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.
- praesuppōnō(la)→
- presupposer(Middle French)→
- presuppose (English)
- Relations: der, der
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