Premise — synonyms, definition

1. premise (Noun)

account assumption axiom base basis belief cause conjecture crux deduction evidence factor foundation ground grounds guess hypothesis justification motive nucleus • • •

premise (Noun) — A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn. ex. "on the premise that he has been injured we can infer that he will not be able to play"

posit postulate condition major premise major premiss minor premise minor premiss precondition scenario stipulation subsumption thesis

2. premise (Verb)

assert assume introduce precede preface presuppose set forth suppose theorise theorize

premise (Verb) — Set forth beforehand, often as an explanation. ex. "He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand"

premise (Verb) — Furnish with a preface or introduction.

premise (Verb) — Take something as preexisting and given.

exposit expound presuppose say set forth state suppose tell preamble prologise prologize prologuise prologuize