MAJOR PREMISE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase major premise. (close relations)
Definition of MAJOR PREMISE
Best Alternative Words for MAJOR PREMISE
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| assumption | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| premise | noun, adjectiven, 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 | ||||||||
| presupposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument) | ||||||||
| proposition | nounn | |||||||
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 | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • the cognitive process of supposing | ||||||||
| major premiss | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the premise of a syllogism that contains the major term (which is the predicate of the conclusion) | ||||||||
