PREMISS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word premiss. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PREMISS
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| premise | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn verb • set forth beforehand, often as an explanation • furnish with a preface or introduction • take something as preexisting and given | ||||||
| assumption | noun n | |||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn • celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended • the act of taking possession of or power over something • audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to • the act of assuming or taking for granted | ||||||
| conjecture | noun n | |||||
noun • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||
| postulate | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning verb • maintain or assert • take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom • require as useful, just, or proper | ||||||
| presupposition | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument) | ||||||
| proposition | noun n | |||||
noun • (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false • a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection • an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) • the act of making a proposal • a task to be dealt with verb • suggest sex to | ||||||
| supposition | noun n | |||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • the cognitive process of supposing | ||||||