Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premise
noun
/ˈprɛmɪs/
Definition
A statement or idea that forms the basis for a theory or argument.
Examples
- The premise of the movie is that a group of friends can change the world.
- If the premise is true, then the conclusion must also be valid.
- He built his argument on the premise that all people deserve equal rights.
Meaning
A premise is something that is assumed or accepted as true that serves as the foundation for a conclusion or reasoning.
Synonyms
- Assumption
- Proposition
- Presumption
- Foundation
- Basis
