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presuppose

Pronunciation: /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/

The English word “presuppose” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

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

Etymology

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.

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