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Presupposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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presupposed

 

[ prɛˈsʌpəˌzoʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

assumed idea

Presupposed refers to something that is assumed or taken for granted beforehand. It usually involves taking a prior assumption as a basis for an argument or a line of reasoning.

Synonyms

assumed, presumed, taken for granted

Examples of usage

  • The argument presupposed that all participants were aware of the rules.
  • Her statement presupposed a level of understanding that wasn’t universally shared.
  • The theories presupposed certain economic conditions that might not exist.

Translations

Translations of the word "presupposed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presumido

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorausgesetzt

🇮🇩 diasumsikan

🇺🇦 припущений

🇵🇱 przypuszczany

🇯🇵 前提とした

🇫🇷 présupposé

🇪🇸 presupuesto

🇹🇷 varsayılan

🇰🇷 전제된

🇸🇦 افترض

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 假设的

🇸🇮 predpostavljen

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 алдын ала болжанған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 təhqir edilmiş

🇲🇽 presupuesto

Etymology

The term 'presupposed' originates from the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and 'suppose', which comes from the Latin 'supponere', meaning 'to place under'. It denotes a concept that is held to be true prior to further argument or evidence. The use of 'presuppose' in English can be traced back to the late 19th century, although the roots of the concept stretch further back in philosophical discussions. Philosophers often engage with presuppositions to clarify underlying assumptions in arguments. In linguistics, the idea of presupposition is central in understanding how meaning is derived and interpreted in language, revealing layers of assumption that impact communication. Over time, the meaning of 'presupposed' has broadened across various disciplines, including logic, philosophy, and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,273, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.