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

2. Verb. Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition. "This step presupposes two prior ones"
Exact synonyms: Suppose
Category relationships: Logic
Generic synonyms: Imply

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Presuppose

presumedly
presumer
presumers
presumes
presuming
presumingly
presummit
presummits
presumption
presumptions
presumptive
presumptively
presumptuous
presumptuously
presumptuousness
presuppose (current term)
presupposed
presupposes
presupposing
presupposition
presuppositions
presurgery
presurvey
presurveyed
presurveying
presurveys
presweeten
presweetened
presweetening
presweetens

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