English · Arts & Literature
premise
/ˈprem.ɪs/
[/ˈprem.ɪs/]
basis of an argument
Advancednoun
Definition
A statement or idea taken to be true and used as the basis for an argument or reasoning.
Example
The whole plan rests on the premise that customers will pay more for quality.
The whole plan rests on the premise that customers will pay more for quality.
Etymology
From Latin 'praemissa' (things put before), from 'prae-' plus 'mittere' (to send).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in logic, philosophy, and argumentation.