Etymology

presuppose

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Today it means: To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth. Full definition →

Middle French presupposer ← Latin praesuppōnō
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  1. Latin · derived frompraesuppōnō
  2. Middle French · derived frompresupposer
  3. English todaypresuppose

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.

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