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PREMISS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word premiss. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word premiss. (close relations)
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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

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

conjecture
nounn
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, nounv, 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
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

Best Hypernyms For PREMISS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for premiss, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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posit postulate presuppose suppose

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