premiss (Meaning)
premiss (n)
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss (v)
take something as preexisting and given
Synonyms & Antonyms of premiss
Synonyms:
- presumption
- assumption
- if
- given
- presupposition
- hypothetical
- proposition
- theory
- hypothesis
- conclusion
- postulate
- thesis
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word premiss
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn, take something as preexisting and given
presumption,assumption, if, given, presupposition, hypothetical, proposition, theory, hypothesis, conclusion
distrust, reject,challenge, disagree (with), discredit, discount, deny, controvert, disbelieve, doubt
The premiss that all men are mortal is undeniable.
The premisses of the argument must be logically valid.
The premiss of the syllogism was that Socrates is a man.
The premisses of the argument should be clear and concise.
