Associations to the word «Presuppose»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PRESUPPOSE, verb. Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand; "I presuppose that you have done your work".
PRESUPPOSE, verb. Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; "This step presupposes two prior ones".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope