Meaning
to presuppose, assume
- to assume or take for granted beforehand
- to require something as an essential precondition
In a sentence
Questo tipo di lavoro presuppone una grande attenzione ai dettagli.
This kind of work presupposes great attention to detail.
Non dobbiamo presupporre che tutti siano d'accordo con noi.
We must not assume that everyone agrees with us.
La riuscita dell'accordo presupponeva il consenso di entrambe le parti.
The success of the agreement required the consent of both parties.
Usage notes
- Conjugated like 'porre' (presuppongo, presupposi, presupposto).
- Often takes the subjunctive when followed by 'che'.