premise
Meaning
A premise is a foundational statement or proposition upon which an argument, theory, or conclusion is based; it serves as the underlying assumption that supports logical reasoning and is critical in the formulation of hypotheses and the development of coh
💡 The term is often confused with "assumption," but a premise specifically refers to a stated proposition that is integral to a logical framework, while an assumption may be more implicit or taken for granted.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
arrived
early
at
the
neighbourhood
caf
é
to
set
up
for
the
small
discussion
group
she
hosts
every
weekend
.
She
placed
her
notes
on
the
table
and
reviewed
the
central
premise
of
today's
article
so
she
could
introduce
the
topic
clearly
.
As
people
trickled
in
,
she
asked
gentle
questions
to
draw
out
different
perspectives
and
to
clarify
any
underlying
assumptions
.
The
conversation
moved
from
facts
to
more
subtle
opinions
,
and
Maria
occasionally
intervened
to
steer
the
dialogue
back
when
it
became
unfocused
.
By
the
time
they
left
,
the
group
had
reached
a
tentative
consensus
about
the
main
points
and
agreed
to
read
a
related
text
for
the
next
meeting
.
Common Phrases
major premise
underlying premise
logical premise
Synonyms
Related Words
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