underlying assumption

Frequency: 7.29.3 per million words

A fundamental but not always obvious assumption on which something is based.

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  • There is an underlying assumption that the unemployed are reluctant to work.
  • The research challenged the underlying assumption of the previous economic model.
  • Our entire marketing strategy is built on the underlying assumption that consumers prefer quality over price.
  • A critical analysis of the film reveals its problematic underlying assumptions about gender roles.
  • His argument is flawed because he fails to question his own underlying assumptions.
  • We need to explicitly state all the underlying assumptions in our project proposal.
  • What is the underlying assumption behind this new policy decision?
  • The theory collapsed once its core underlying assumption was proven false.
  • It's crucial to identify any false underlying assumptions before investing further.
  • Innovation often begins by challenging the underlying assumptions of an entire industry.