Wordiyopresupposition
🇬🇧 UK/.pri:sʌpә'ziʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
An assumption made in advance; a belief taken for granted before examination or argument.
预先假定，前提，预设
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.underlying presupposition潜在的预设
- 2.challenge a presupposition质疑某一前提
- 3.cultural presupposition文化预设
- 4.[hidden presupposition]隐性预设
Example Sentences
- 1.
The argument rests on the presupposition that economic growth always benefits everyone.
- 2.
Her question contained a hidden presupposition that he was already guilty.
- 3.
Philosophers often challenge the presuppositions embedded in everyday language.