Pressupor
Example: O projeto pressupõe um investimento inicial considerável.
Definition
"Pressupor" means to assume or take something for granted as a necessary condition before any further reasoning or action. It is often used in philosophy to indicate an implicit assumption that underlies a theory, argument, or plan, as in the phrase: "The project pressupõe a significant initial investment."
Etymology
The word "pressupor" comes from the Latin prefix 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'supponere' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' Did you know? "Pressupor" literally suggests placing something underneath beforehand, highlighting its role as a foundational assumption.
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