Verb: presuppose ,pree-su'powz
- Take for granted or as a given; expect beforehand
"I presuppose that you have done your work";
- suppose
- (logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
"This step presupposes two prior ones";
- suppose
Derived forms: presupposed, presupposes, presupposing
Type of: assume, imply, presume, take for granted
Encyclopedia: Presuppose