Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
presupposition
noun
/ˌprɛsəpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
A presupposition is an assumption or belief that is taken for granted in communication or reasoning.
Examples
- In logic, a presupposition is something that must be true for a statement to make sense.
- Many arguments are built on presuppositions that may not be universally accepted.
- When she said, ‘If John doesn’t come, we will cancel the meeting,’ the presupposition is that John was expected to come.
Meaning
It refers to something that is accepted as true or valid without direct proof or evidence, often underlying what is explicitly expressed.
Synonyms
- assumption
- belief
- premise
- presumption
