presupposition — An assumption or belief taken for granted as the basis for reasoning or action.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An assumption or belief taken for granted as the basis for reasoning or action.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His argument was built on the shaky presupposition that cats actually care about human opinions.
- The teacher's presupposition that homework motivates students was quickly disproven by the empty assignment pile.
- The research methodology was based on several key presuppositions about human behavior.
presupposition
NOUN[/ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/]
An assumption or belief taken for granted as the basis for reasoning or action.
An assumption or belief taken for granted as the basis for reasoning or action.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin praesuppositio, meaning 'to assume beforehand.' Like laying a foundation before building a house, it refers to an assumption placed under an argument before beginning.
Breakdown
pre- (before/in advance) + suppos- (to place under, assume) + -ition (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His argument was built on the shaky presupposition that cats actually care about human opinions.”
“The teacher's presupposition that homework motivates students was quickly disproven by the empty assignment pile.”
“The research methodology was based on several key presuppositions about human behavior.”
“We need to examine the cultural presuppositions underlying this policy decision.”
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