premise
|pre-mise|
B2
/ˈprɛmɪs/
building and grounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'premise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praemissa,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'praemissa' transformed into the Old French word 'premisse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'premise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a statement sent before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a basis for an argument.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument.
The argument is based on the premise that all people are equal.
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Last updated: 2025/02/22 00:51