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Definitions from the WebPresuppositionDefinition:In linguistics, presupposition refers to an assumption or belief that is taken for granted or implied by a speaker's utterance. Senses:Sense 1:Noun: An implicit presupposition in language. Example sentence 1: The speaker's statement that "John stopped eating pizza" presupposes that John was eating pizza in the first place. Example sentence 2: The sentence "I regret stopping my diet" presupposes the speaker was on a diet at some point. Sense 2:Noun: A belief or assumption before an argument or discussion. Example sentence 1: The debate presupposed the existence of climate change and focused on its effects instead. Example sentence 2: The article presupposes the reader's familiarity with basic economic principles. Sense 3:Verb: To assume or imply as a requirement. Example sentence 1: His argument presupposes that all humans have free will. Example sentence 2: The theory presupposes that everyone wants to maximize their own utility. Related Products: | ||||
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