Presupposition - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word presupposition
Brit.  |ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word presupposition

noun

- the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument)

Extra examples

The rule presupposes a need to restrict student access to the library.

...the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject...

Hick's presupposition is that all religions believe in the same God.

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