presupposition

Definitions

pre- (before) + supposition (an assumption placed under) = 'an assumption made in advance,' before any examination begins.

Common Collocations

• 1.underlying presupposition潜在的预设
• 2.cultural presupposition文化预设
• 3.challenge a presupposition质疑某一前提

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The argument rests on an unspoken presupposition.

• 2.

  We need to challenge that cultural presupposition.