English Explanatory Dictionary

presuppose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-presuppose.wav

Word forms

presuppose presupposes presupposing presupposed

Etymology

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.

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