Associations to the word «Presuppose»

Wiktionary

PRESUPPOSE, verb. To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

Dictionary definition

PRESUPPOSE, verb. Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand; "I presuppose that you have done your work".
PRESUPPOSE, verb. Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; "This step presupposes two prior ones".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche