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  What it means

  Literally “from the assumption” or “from the founding premise,” this phrase means “in principle,” “by design,” or “by its very nature.” It is used to explain that something is true or intended from the outset, built into the structure or premise of an argument, plan, or system.

  Vocabulary

  • z — from, out of (preposition)
  • założenia — assumption, founding premise (genitive of 'założenie')

  Grammar note

  The preposition 'z' (from) takes the genitive case: 'założenia' (from the assumption). The phrase functions as a fixed adverbial expression modifying the entire clause.

  Intermediate

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