Hungarian - English

előfeltevés

C1 Hungarian
presupposition, preconception
NOUN C1 FORMAL
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Meaning
something assumed in advance
Themes
assumption |reasoning |argumentation |planning |formal_register |communication |thinking |education
Definition

An assumption that is accepted as true or necessary before an argument, plan, or statement can make sense or proceed.

NOUN C1
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Meaning
a preconceived idea or bias
Themes
opinion |bias |judgment |assumption |belief |thinking |society |psychology |communication
Definition

An opinion or belief formed before having enough information, especially one that makes you judge something unfairly.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
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Meaning
implied background assumption in language
Themes
linguistics |pragmatics |semantics |background_assumption |technical_term |language |communication
Definition

In linguistics and pragmatics, a background assumption that a speaker treats as already accepted and that a sentence or utterance implies (often remaining implied even if the sentence is negated).

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