— presupposition /pree'sup euh zish"euhn/ , n. — presuppositionless , adj.
/pree'seuh pohz"/ , v.t., presupposed, presupposing .
1. to suppose or assume beforehand; take for granted in advance.
2. (of a thing, condition, or state of affairs) to require or imply as an antecedent condition: An effect presupposes a cause.
[ 1400-50; late ME presupposer. See PRE-, SUPPOSE ]
Syn. 1. presume.