Definition of Premise
Premise
pre·mise
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A statement or proposition from which a conclusion can be drawn.
e.g. The premise of the movie is that love can conquer all.
(noun)
proposition or assumption which forms the basis for a theory;
e.g. The fundamental premise of Darwin's theory of evolution.
(verb)
to base a theory or argument on something;
e.g. The changes to the DSM were premised on psychologists' new findings and research.
(verb)
to set forth or presuppose as a premise;
e.g. One new theory premised that the findings of our research could be inaccurate.
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