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- Dictionarypremise
noun
- 1. a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion: "if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true"
verb
- 1. base an argument, theory, or undertaking on: "the reforms were premised on our findings"
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PREMISE definition: 1. an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based: 2. to base a theory, argument, etc…. Learn more.
The meaning of PREMISE is a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference; specifically : either of the first two propositions of a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn. How to use premise in a sentence.
A premise or premiss is a proposition—a true or false declarative statement—used in an argument to prove the truth of another proposition called the conclusion. Arguments consist of a set of premises and a conclusion.
verb (used with object) , prem·ised, prem·is·ing. to set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation. to assume, either explicitly or implicitly, (a proposition) as a premise for a conclusion. Synonyms: hypothesize, postulate.
PREMISE meaning: 1. an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based: 2. to base a theory, argument, etc…. Learn more.
the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization: The company is relocating to new premises. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises. The ice cream is made on the premises (= in the building where it is sold).
a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds. an earlier statement in a document. (in a bill in equity) the statement of facts upon which the complaint is based. verb (used with object) , prem·ised, prem·is·ing. to set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation.
A premise is something that you suppose is true and that you use as a basis for developing an idea.
a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument. the basic premise of her argument. The argument rests on a false premise. His reasoning is based on the premise that all people are equally capable of good and evil.
Premise definition: A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn.
