presuppose
verb (used with object)
to suppose or assume beforehand; take for granted in advance.
presupposing
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present participleof presuppose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But bundle theory allows us to make sense of a thing without presupposing a mythical form, or “something I know not what!”
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
But Bender says she and her colleagues are not presupposing that Overmann’s MET-based ideas are correct.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 23, 2021
The experts said the term “victim” can appear prejudicial in a court of law, heavily influencing a jury by presupposing which people have been wronged.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
More problematic, considering current events, the story line inadvertently serves as a cautionary tale for filmmakers, underscoring the inherent challenges of presupposing a ripped-from-the-headlines timeliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2017
And the next step is equally axiomatic—that, presupposing the first theme gives pleasure on its initial appearance, it will be heard with heightened pleasure at its reappearance after intervening contrast.
From Music: An Art and a Language by Walter Raymond Spalding
