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Topic: Philosophy

presuppose

IPA: //prɪˈsʌpoʊz//

KK: /prɪˈsʌpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To assume something is true or exists before it is proven or established.

Example: The theory presupposes that all participants have a basic understanding of the topic.

presupposition

IPA: //ˌprɛsəˈpəʊzɪʃən//

KK: /prɪˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a starting point in reasoning or discussion.

Example: The presupposition that everyone understands the topic can lead to confusion during the meeting.

pretermit

IPA: /prɪˈtɜːr.mɪt/

KK: /prɪˈtɜr mɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To intentionally ignore or leave something out, often by choice.

Example: He decided to pretermit the details of the story to keep it simple.

preternatural

IPA: /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

KK: /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

Example: The magician's preternatural skills amazed the audience.

preternaturally

IPA: /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəli/

KK: /ˈpriːtərˌnætʃərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is beyond what is natural or normal; unusually or extraordinarily.

Example: The child seemed to understand the complex concepts preternaturally well for her age.

prevenient

IPA: //prɪˈviːniənt//

KK: /prɪˈviːniənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that comes before or happens earlier; it can also refer to being expectant or anticipatory.

Example: The prevenient grace in theology refers to the divine assistance given to individuals before they are aware of it.

preveniently

IPA: /prɪˈviːnɪəntli/

KK: /prɪˈviːnɪəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes before something else, especially in a manner that anticipates or prepares for it.

Example: The teacher explained the concept preveniently, ensuring that students understood the basics before moving on to complex topics.

prevision

IPA: /prɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

KK: /priˈvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The ability to know or predict what will happen in the future; foresight.

Example: Her prevision of the storm helped us prepare in advance.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or know something before it happens; to predict or anticipate an event.

Example: She had a prevision of the storm coming and prepared accordingly.

primacy

IPA: /ˈpraɪməsi/

KK: /ˈpraɪməsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of being the most important or leading in a particular area or situation.

Example: The primacy of the leader was evident in the way the team followed his decisions without question.

primordially

IPA: /prɪˈmɔːrdɪəli/

KK: /praɪˈmɔrdɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the earliest stages of development or existence.

Example: The species evolved primordially, adapting to their environment over millions of years.

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