26984 words

premise

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based:

Examples:

[ + that ] They had started with the premise that all men are created equal.
The research project is based on the premise stated earlier.
2
to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief:

Examples:

He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions.
3
an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based:

Examples:

[ + that clause ] We don’t accept the premise that cutting taxes will necessarily lead to increased economic productivity.

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