eeldab

Eeldab is the present tense, third person singular form of the Estonian verb eeldama, meaning to presume, suppose or entail. In usage, eeldab expresses that something presupposes or requires certain conditions, or that a proposition entails a specific consequence. The sense can range from a simple assumption in everyday speech to a formal presupposition in logic, philosophy or legal writing.

Etymology and related terms: eeldab is derived from the verb eeldama, whose related noun eeldus denotes a presupposition or assumption. The word family is commonly found in formal Estonian, where statements and arguments often hinge on what is presupposed by a given claim.

Usage and examples: In everyday Estonian, eeldab is used to indicate that a prior condition is taken for granted. For example, See väide eeldab, et kõik asjaolud on teada (This claim presupposes that all circumstances are known). Nõuded eeldavad kehtivat passi (The requirements require a valid passport). In more formal or academic contexts, eeldab can be used to signal entailment or presupposition within a argument or theory, such as a premise that eeldab a particular conclusion.

Grammatical notes: Eeldab is the 3rd person singular present form. Other forms include eeldan (1st person singular), eeldad (2nd person singular), eeldavad (3rd person plural), and various past and conditional forms like eeldasin or eeldaks. The verb can take a direct object in some constructions (e.g., eeldab raha) or introduce a clause with et (eeldab, et ...). Related terms include eeldus (presupposition) and eeldamine (the act of presupposing).