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What is another word for predicated on?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛdɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd ˈɒn] (IPA)

The phrase "predicated on" is often used to indicate the underlying assumption or basis upon which something is built or operates. There are a variety of synonyms that convey a similar meaning, such as "founded on", "based on", "relying on", "built on", "resting upon" or "hinging on". Each of these phrases can be used to describe the fundamental principle that determines the success or failure of a particular concept, idea, or belief. These synonyms emphasize the importance of having a strong foundation upon which to build something, and highlight the critical role that assumptions and beliefs play in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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  • Now that I look back, I realize that a life predicated on being obedient and taking orders is a very comfortable life indeed. Living in such a way reduces to a minimum one's need to think.
    Adolf Eichmann
  • Humor has historically been tied to the mores of the day. The Yellow Kid was predicated on what people thought was funny about the immigrant Irish. When you're different in a society, you're funny.
    Will Eisner
  • The basis of computer work is predicated on the idea that only the brain makes decisions and only the index finger does the work.
    Brian Eno
  • They do not depend upon mere legends and myths. They are not predicated on the false conception that the Emperor is divine and that the Japanese people are superior to other races.
    Emperor Hirohito
  • Much of the debate over global warming is predicated on fear, rather than science.
    James Inhofe

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