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Presuppose Definition & Meaning

presuppose
verb
  1. take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand; "I presuppose that you have done your work"
  2. require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; "This step presupposes two prior ones"

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Frequently asked questions

What does presuppose mean?
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"
What part of speech is presuppose?
Presuppose is a verb.
How many definitions does presuppose have?
Presuppose has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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