presupposition
/ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- Something that is assumed to be true before other things are considered or decided.
- Many arguments fail because of hidden presuppositions that are not shared.
- The whole plan is based on the presupposition that we will get funding.
- Her presupposition that everyone speaks English caused problems during the trip.
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