presuppositions

[US]/ˌpriːsəˌpɒzɪˈʃənz/
[UK]/ˌpriːsəˌpɑːzɪˈʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.things that are assumed or taken for granted in a discussion or argument

Phrases & Collocations

implicit presuppositions

explicit presuppositions

cultural presuppositions

linguistic presuppositions

social presuppositions

theoretical presuppositions

shared presuppositions

common presuppositions

normative presuppositions

contextual presuppositions

Example Sentences

our theories are based on certain presuppositions.

it is important to identify the presuppositions in any argument.

his presuppositions influenced his interpretation of the data.

we must examine the presuppositions behind this belief.

different cultures have different presuppositions about communication.

her presuppositions led to misunderstandings in the discussion.

challenging our presuppositions can lead to growth.

presuppositions often go unnoticed in everyday conversations.

he questioned the presuppositions of the scientific method.

understanding presuppositions can improve critical thinking skills.

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