A presupposition is something that you assume to be true, especially something which you must assume is true in order to continue with what you are saying or thinking.
[formal]
...the presupposition that human life must be sustained for as long as possible.
Synonyms: assumption, theory, belief, premise More Synonyms of presupposition
Synonyms of 'presupposition'
assumption, theory, belief, premise
More Synonyms of presupposition
(noun)
the presupposition that human life must be sustained for as long as possible
Synonyms
assumption
They are wrong in their assumption that we are all alike.
theory
There is a theory that they met each other a few years ago.
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
premise
the premise that men and women are on equal terms in this society
hypothesis
Different hypotheses have been put forward.
presumption
the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty
preconception
his preconceptions about the sort of people who work in computing
supposition
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.
preconceived idea
Additional synonyms
in the sense of belief
Definition
opinion
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
Synonyms
opinion,
feeling,
idea,
view,
theory,
impression,
assessment,
notion,
judgment,
point of view,
sentiment,
persuasion,
presumption
in the sense of hypothesis
Definition
a suggested explanation for a group of facts, accepted either as a basis for further verification or as likely to be true
Different hypotheses have been put forward.
Synonyms
theory,
premise,
proposition,
assumption,
thesis,
postulate,
supposition,
premise
in the sense of preconception
his preconceptions about the sort of people who work in computing
Synonyms
preconceived idea or notion,
notion,
prejudice,
bias,
presumption,
predisposition,
presupposition,
prepossession
Nearby words of
presupposition
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presumptuous
presuppose
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pretence
pretend
pretended
Synonyms of 'presupposition'
presupposition
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of premise
Definition
a statement that is assumed to be true and is used as a basis for an argument
the premise that men and women are on equal terms in this society
Synonyms
assumption,
proposition,
thesis,
ground,
argument,
hypothesis,
assertion,
postulate,
supposition,
presupposition,
postulation
in the sense of presumption
Definition
a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence
the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty
Synonyms
assumption,
opinion,
belief,
guess,
hypothesis,
anticipation,
conjecture,
surmise,
supposition,
presupposition,
premise
in the sense of supposition
Definition
an idea or a statement believed or assumed to be true
There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded.
Synonyms
belief,
idea,
notion,
view,
theory,
speculation,
assumption,
hypothesis,
presumption,
conjecture,
postulate,
surmise,
guesswork,
guess
in the sense of theory
Definition
an idea or opinion
There is a theory that they met each other a few years ago.