presuppose

verb pre·sup·pose \ˌprē-sə-ˈpōz\

: to be based on the idea that something is true or will happen

: to require or depend on (something) in order to be true or exist

Full Definition of PRESUPPOSE

transitive verb

: to suppose beforehand

: to require as an antecedent in logic or fact

— pre·sup·po·si·tion \(ˌ)prē-ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shən\ noun

— pre·sup·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-n^əl\ adjective

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Origin of PRESUPPOSE

Middle English, from Middle French presupposer, from Medieval Latin praesupponere (perfect indicative praesupposui), from Latin prae- + Medieval Latin supponere to suppose — more at suppose

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PRESUPPOSE

Synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesize, postulate, premise, presume, assume, say, suppose

Rhymes with PRESUPPOSE

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