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Definition of Presuppose
1. Verb. Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand. "I presuppose that you have done your work"
Exact synonyms: Suppose
Generic synonyms: Assume, Presume, Take For Granted
Specialized synonyms: Posit, Postulate, Premise, Premiss
Derivative terms: Presupposition
Generic synonyms: Assume, Presume, Take For Granted
Specialized synonyms: Posit, Postulate, Premise, Premiss
Derivative terms: Presupposition
2. Verb. Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition. "This step presupposes two prior ones"
Definition of Presuppose
1. v. t. To suppose beforehand; to imply as antecedent; to take for granted; to assume; as, creation presupposes a creator.
Definition of Presuppose
1. [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES]