Presupposition (Noun)
Meaning
The act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The philosopher's argument relied on the presupposition that human beings have free will.
- Her question was based on the presupposition that the new policy would be widely adopted.
- The scientist's theory was built upon the presupposition that the data was accurate.
- The professor's lecture started with the presupposition that the students had a basic understanding of the subject matter.
- The economist's model relied on the presupposition that market trends would continue in the same pattern as before.