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Presupposition

Definition:

A presupposition is an underlying assumption or belief that is taken for granted in a statement or argument, typically without being explicitly stated.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Sample Sentences:

• Her angry reaction to his comment presupposes that she was expecting him to praise her work.
• The professor's lecture was filled with presuppositions about the nature of truth.
• The article failed to address the author's presuppositions, which weakened their argument.

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Explore these books and resources to learn more about presuppositions:

• Presupposition in Language
• Theory of Presupposition
• Presuppositional Apologetics