prémisse

Definitions of prémisse
  1. noun
    a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
    synonyms: assomption, supposition
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    types:
    condition, stipulation
    an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
    condition, stipulation
    a stipulated condition
    type of:
    postulat
    (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
  2. noun
    a belief that can guide behavior
    synonyms: hypothèse, théorie
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    types:
    amalgame, méli-mélo, ramassis, salmigondis
    a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
    type of:
    croyance
    any cognitive content held as true
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