premise

noun
UK: /ˈprem.ɪs/
US: /ˈprem.ɪs/

  1. A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.

    1. The basic premise was simple: all men are equal.
    2. Given the premise that all swans are white, a black swan is a problem for the theory.

  2. A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.

    1. Let's start with the premise that prices will rise.
    2. If the premise is correct, then the project should be successful, but I still have doubts.

  3. A piece of land and the buildings on it.

    1. The company's premise includes a large parking lot.
    2. Security cameras are positioned around the entire premise to deter criminal activity.

Synonyms

assumption land basis proposition property hypothesis ground
premise transitive-verb

  1. To base a statement or argument on an idea or theory.

    1. The movie is premised on a novel.
    2. They premised their argument on several incorrect assumptions that no one could verify.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "premise" in English means: A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn., A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion., A piece of land and the buildings on it..

The phonetic transcription of "premise" is /ˈprem.ɪs/ in British English and /ˈprem.ɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "premise": assumption, land, basis, proposition, property, hypothesis, ground.

Example usage of "premise": "The basic premise was simple: all men are equal.". More examples on the page.