Synonyms for presupposition
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.
Forms
- Plural
- presuppositions → presumptions, assumptions, conjectures…
Example sentences
- assumption I proceed on the assumption that anger is idolatry.
- conjecture In any case, you are wrong in your conjecture.
- presumption There is a strong presumption against its truth.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| presupposition | rising | |
| assumption | steady | |
| conjecture | steady | |
| presumption | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- assumption3, conjecture3
- 11 letters
- presumption3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (assumption3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- présupposition
- Italiano
- presupposizione