pre·sup·pose 
/ˌpri:səˈpoʊz/ verb
pre·sup·pos·es; pre·sup·posed; pre·sup·pos·ing /ˌpri:səˈpoʊz/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to be based on the idea that something is true or will happen
▪ The rule presupposes a need to restrict student access to the library. — often + that ▪ The plan presupposes that the state has enough money to carry it out. 2 : to require or depend on (something) in order to be true or exist
▪ Prayer presupposes a belief in a higher being. [=in order to pray you must believe that a higher being exists]
▪ The rule presupposes a need to restrict student access to the library. — often + that ▪ The plan presupposes that the state has enough money to carry it out.
▪ Prayer presupposes a belief in a higher being. [=in order to pray you must believe that a higher being exists]
— pre·sup·po·si·tion /ˌpri:ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ noun, plural pre·sup·po·si·tions
[count] ▪ We can't be afraid to examine/question our presuppositions. [=assumptions] ▪ The argument is based on the presupposition [=presumption] that there is life in outer space. [noncount] ▪ The argument is based on prejudice and presupposition.
/ˌpri:ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ noun, plural pre·sup·po·si·tions [count] ▪ We can't be afraid to examine/question our presuppositions. [=assumptions] ▪ The argument is based on the presupposition [=presumption] that there is life in outer space. [noncount] ▪ The argument is based on prejudice and presupposition.
