Premise
Noun
Definition: A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
Definition: A proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
Synonyms: Assumption, Presupposition, Postulate
Antonyms: Conclusion, Result, Consequence
- The premise of her argument is that all humans have certain inalienable rights.
- The detective carefully examined the premises of the crime scene.
- Pre-MISS the Premises: Remember the premises are statements that come before or support the conclusion.
- Think of the premises as the building blocks of an argument.
Etymology:
Middle English and Old French, from Latin 'praemissa' meaning "things mentioned before"
Historical Usage:The word 'premise' has been used in English since the 14th century. Its use in logic dates back to ancient Greece.
Related Idioms:
"Grant someone a premise"
Explanation:To accept or agree with someone's starting point or assumption in an argument or discussion.
Misconceptions:
Confusing the term 'premise' with 'premises'.
Explanation:'Premises' refers to the land and the buildings located on it, while 'premise' is an individual statement or proposition in an argument.