eeldused

Eeldused is the Estonian term for assumptions, prerequisites, or conditions that must hold for a statement to be valid, for a method to be applicable, or for a result to be true. In logic and mathematics, the word refers to the hypotheses or premises of a proof or argument. More broadly, it covers any predefined conditions that limit the scope of a claim or process.

Different domains distinguish types of eeldused. In mathematics and formal logic, eeldused are explicit hypotheses such as continuity, differentiability, or finiteness, and they are essential for establishing the truth of a theorem. In programming and software design by contract, preconditions are eeldused that must be satisfied for a function to operate correctly. In research and policy, eeldused are prerequisites or assumptions about data, environments, or stakeholder behavior that underpin analyses and decisions.

Clarifying eeldused helps define applicability and identify potential limits or counterexamples. They should be stated clearly and be verifiable to avoid ambiguity. When eeldused do not hold, conclusions may be invalid or inapplicable; in such cases the claim must be revised or the domain narrowed. Related terms include prerequisites, hypotheses, premises, and conditions.