presuppose

Meanings

• verb

  assume as a given or accepted beforehand

  - "In order to understand my argument, you must first presuppose that all men are equal."
  - "The detective presupposed that the butler was guilty and focused his investigation on him."

• verb

  imply or involve as a necessary or logical consequence

  - "The question presupposes that the answerer has prior knowledge of the subject."
  - "The statement 'you're joking' presupposes that the speaker is joking."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presuppose
suppose , propose , oppose

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Variants

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presuppose , presupposed , presupposes , presupposing , presupposition , presuppositional , presuppositions

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from presuppose + -ion

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Trivia

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1. The word 'presuppose' is derived from the Latin word 'supponere', which means 'to place under'.

2. In formal logic, a statement that presupposes a certain assumption is called an 'open sentence'.

3. Presupposition is a common technique used in advertising to influence consumer beliefs and perceptions.

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Related Concepts

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1. implicature: Implicature is the meaning that is conveyed through the use of language, but not explicitly stated. Presupposition is a type of implicature.

2. assumption: An assumption is a belief or proposition that is accepted as true without proof. Presupposition is the assumption that is implied or involved in a statement.

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Culture

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Presupposition is a fundamental concept in logic and philosophy, and has been discussed extensively in various fields. In literature, presupposition is often used to create ambiguity or to challenge the reader's assumptions.

How to Memorize "presuppose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of assuming something as given or accepted beforehand. Imagine yourself making a statement that implies a certain assumption, and ask yourself what that assumption is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presuppose' with the idea of assumptions or implications. Think of a situation where you might use the word 'presuppose' in a sentence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'presuppose'. For example, 'Presuppose: Presume something is so, under the pose of making an argument.'

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