premiss
11 points
English
7 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
verb
take something as preexisting and given
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural premisses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).