Presupposition

/pɹˌiːsˌʌpəzˈɪʃən/

/ˌpɹisəpəˈzɪʃən/

Presupposition

something that one perceives to be true, even though it remains to be proved, especially at the beginning of an argument

Examples

1. Our presuppositions never reach rock bottom.

2. Do you share that presupposition?

3. That's the presupposition.

4. The presupposition is that Jordan's followers are abusing people.