presuppose

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To assume that something is true before going on to argue or conclude something else.

   Your question presupposes that I already agree with you.

2. 2
   verb

   To require something else to exist or happen first.

   This step presupposes that the earlier tasks have been completed.

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.

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