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presupposed

UK
/ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzd/
US
/ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzd/

Translations

presupposedpast participle
UK
/ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzd/
US
/ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzd/
More precise tagging for a past-participle-based adjective
The presupposed conditions of the contract were not met, leading to a dispute.
Les conditions présupposées du contrat n'ont pas été remplies, ce qui a entraîné un litige.
Synonyms
assumed
taken for granted
presumed
hypothetical
conditional
presupposeverb

presupposed

Past Simple

presupposed
Past Simple
presupposed
Past Participle
presupposing
Gerund
UK
/ˌpriːsəˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌpriːsəˈpoʊz/
The theory presupposes that all conditions remain constant.
La théorie présuppose que toutes les conditions restent constantes.
Additional translations
impliquerEmploi plus naturel quand le sens est celui d’une condition nécessaire ou sous-jacente.
Synonyms
presume
infer
hypothesize
postulate
take for granted
assume

Definitions

presupposedpast participle
Taken for granted or assumed in advance.
The presupposed conditions of the contract were not met, leading to a dispute.
presupposeverb
To assume or accept something as true or existing in advance without proof.
The theory presupposes that all conditions remain constant.
To require or imply as a necessary condition or precondition.
Effective communication presupposes a shared understanding of the language.
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