PRESUPPOSITION


Meaning of PRESUPPOSITION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pri:sʌpəzɪʃ(ə)n ]

( presuppositions)

A presupposition is something that you assume to be true, especially something which you must assume is true in order to continue with what you are saying or thinking. ( FORMAL )

...the presupposition that human life must be sustained for as long as possible.

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