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pre·sup·pose
 presuppose
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- pronunciation:
- pri
s
poz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
presupposes, presupposing, presupposed |
| definition 1: |
to suppose beforehand; presume.
- similar words:
- assume, imply, presume
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| definition 2: |
to require or imply as a necessary prior condition.
His going on the trip presupposes his return to good health.- similar words:
- imply
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| related words: |
suppose |
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| derivation: |
presupposition (n.) |
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