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presupposition

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Synonyms and Antonyms of presupposition

something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning

the cynicʼs presupposition that everyone acts out of purely selfish motives

Synonyms of presupposition

assumption, given, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise (also premiss), presumption, supposition

Words Related to presupposition

hypothesis, proposition, theory, thesis

axiom, truism, verity

belief, canon, doctrine, dogma, gospel, law

precept, principle, rule, standard, tenet

basis, foundation, ground

conclusion, deduction, inference

affirmation, assertion, avouchment, declaration

dictum, ipse dixit

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