Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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presuppose | No | No | Yes | No |
postulate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
presuppose (noun) | postulate (noun) |
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning |
presuppose (verb) | postulate (verb) |
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require as a necessary antecedent or precondition | take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom |
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand | maintain or assert |
require as useful, just, or proper |