presuppose

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas als notwendige Bedingung oder Grundlage vorausgesetzt oder angenommen wird, oft ohne es ausdrücklich zu sagen.

A verb used to indicate the act of assuming or taking something for granted as a necessary condition or basis for an argument or statement.

1. Assume beforehandC1formal

   To assume or take something for granted as a basis for reasoning or action.

   Im Voraus annehmen

   • The theory presupposes that all humans are rational.
   • You cannot presuppose that everyone agrees with your opinion.
   • His argument presupposes a certain level of trust between the parties.

   Synonymeassumeconjecturepositpostulatepresumesurmisetake for granted

2. Require as a conditionC1formal

   To require something as a necessary prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

   Voraussetzen

   • Effective communication presupposes a shared language.
   • Democracy presupposes an educated and informed citizenry.
   • The experiment presupposes the availability of advanced equipment.

   Synonymecall fordemandentailimplyinvolvenecessitaterequire