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presuppose

/ˌpriː.səˈpoʊz/
pre · sup · pose
Adjective:presuppositional
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Past Simple:presupposed
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Past Participle:presupposed
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Present Participle:presupposing
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presuppose Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To require as a preexisting condition in order to be true, valid, or possible.

Example

"An effective democratic system presupposes an informed and engaged citizenry."

2

To assume or take for granted beforehand without explicit proof.

Example

"The researcher's question presupposes that all participants have prior experience with the software."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'presuposer', which derives from Medieval Latin 'praesupponere', formed from the prefix 'prae-' (before) and 'supponere' (to place under or assume).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Presuppose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/presuppose
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