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| 1. | [ verb ] take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | |
| Synonyms: | suppose | |
| Examples: | "I presuppose that you have done your work" |
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| Related terms: | assume postulate premise presupposition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; in logic | |
| Synonyms: | suppose | |
| Examples: | "This step presupposes two prior ones" |
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| Related terms: | imply logic | |
| Similar spelling: |
prose_poem prosper Prosopis press-up prosopopoeia prospect Prosperie |
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