premise — a statement or idea that forms the basis for a logical argument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a statement or idea that forms the basis for a logical argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpremɪs/
Korean meaning: 논증의 기초가 되는 전제, 가정
Korean pronunciation: 프레-미스 (강세: 프레)
Example Sentences
- The movie's premise is ridiculous: what if cats could drive cars?
- Security guards patrol the premises every hour.
- His entire business plan was premised on the crazy idea that people would pay to watch paint dry.
premise
NOUN//ˈpremɪs//
a statement or idea that forms the basis for a logical argument
An idea assumed before a conclusion is built
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Every premise births both promises and nemesis
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Origin
From Latin 'praemissa' (feminine past participle of 'praemittere'), meaning 'sent before' or 'put forward.' The term was used in medieval logic to denote statements presented before a conclusion.
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“The movie's premise is ridiculous: what if cats could drive cars?”
“Security guards patrol the premises every hour.”
“His entire business plan was premised on the crazy idea that people would pay to watch paint dry.”
“The fundamental premise of democracy is that all citizens have equal rights.”
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