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presupposing

/prɪˈsʌpsəʊzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does presupposing mean?

verb

assuming or taking something for granted before it has been proven or established; based on an assumption or hypothesis.

Example

"The scientist's theory presupposing the existence of a new particle was widely debated in the academic community."

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