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1. (v.t.) presuppose
to suppose or assume beforehand; take for granted in advance.
2. presuppose
to require or imply as an antecedent condition:
An effect presupposes a cause.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < MF)
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1. (verb) presuppose, suppose
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
"I presuppose that you have done your work"
2. (verb) presuppose, suppose
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
"This step presupposes two prior ones"
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1. (verb) presuppose
to suppose beforehand; to imply as antecedent; to take for granted; to assume; as, creation presupposes a creator
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