presupposing (Meaning)

presupposing

to require as an antecedent in logic or fact, to suppose beforehand, to take something to be true

The argument presupposed that the existence of God was an established fact.
I had presupposed that my friend would be on time for our appointment.
The presupposing assumption in his theory was that all humans were inherently good.
The lawyer's closing statement presupposed the guilt of the defendant.
The researcher presupposed that the results of the experiment would be statistically significant.
The author presupposed a basic understanding of philosophy among her readers.
The politician's campaign strategy presupposed that voters would be swayed by emotional appeals.
The presupposing premise of her argument was that social media has a detrimental impact on mental health.
The scientist's hypothesis presupposed that the new drug would be effective in treating cancer.
The teacher presupposed that all students had access to the required reading materials.

to require as an antecedent in logic or fact, to suppose beforehand, to take something to be true

presuming, believing,assuming, saying, supposing,thinking, dreaming, guessing, accepting, imagining

denying, discounting, controverting, discrediting, distrusting,doubting, disagreeing (with), questioning, rejecting, disbelieving

The argument presupposed that the existence of God was an established fact.

I had presupposed that my friend would be on time for our appointment.

The presupposing assumption in his theory was that all humans were inherently good.

The lawyer's closing statement presupposed the guilt of the defendant.