fundamental assumption

[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəl əˈsʌmpʃən/]

nounpl: fundamental assumptions

pressuposto fundamental

1. A basic or essential supposition accepted as true without proof, serving as the foundation for reasoning, theory, or action

The fundamental assumption of the theory is that all humans are rational actors.

O pressuposto fundamental da teoria é que todos os seres humanos são atores racionais.

2. A core belief or principle upon which an argument, system, or process is built

One fundamental assumption in project management is that resources are limited.

Um pressuposto fundamental na gestão de projetos é que os recursos são limitados.

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General Brazilian

pressuposto fundamental / suposição fundamental

Most common usage in Brazilian academic and business contexts

São Paulo

pressuposto fundamental

Standard usage in business and academic environments

Portugal

pressuposto fundamental / assunção fundamental

Both terms used; 'assunção' more formal in legal/academic contexts

challenge a fundamental assumption

question the fundamental assumption

based on the fundamental assumption that

without fundamental assumptions

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