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présupposer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assume verb To accept something as true without proof.
  • presuppose verb To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

Senses

présupposer is used for these senses in English:

  • assume To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
  • presuppose To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

assume — full definition

  1. verb To accept something as true without proof.
  2. verb To take on a role, responsibility, or form.

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