Definition of PRESUPPOSE

presuppose

Verb

  • take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
    • "I presuppose that you have done your work"
  • require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
    • "This step presupposes two prior ones"
  • To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin prae- (“before”) and supponere (“to suppose”).

Synonyms

suppose

Scrabble Score: 16

presuppose: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
presuppose: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
presuppose: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

presuppose: valid Words With Friends Word