pretentie

Definitions of pretentie
  1. noun
    demand for something as rightful or due
    synonyms: aanspraak, claim, eis
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    types:
    schadeclaim, schadevordering
    demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy
  2. noun
    the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
    synonyms: aanmatiging, zelfverheffing
  3. noun
    an assumption that is taken for granted
    synonyms: aanmatiging, randvoorwaarde, zelfverheffing
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    type of:
    a-priori, apriori, apriorisme, assumptie, basisbegrip, grondbegrip, hypothese, postulaat, premisse, presumptie, presuppositie, suppositie, vooronderstelling
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
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