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prémisse — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assumption noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
  • given prep Taking into account; considering.
  • premise noun A statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.

Senses

prémisse is used for these senses in English:

  • assumption (logic) The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
  • given A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

assumption — full definition

  1. noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
  2. noun The act of taking on a role, duty, or responsibility.

given — full definition

  1. prep Taking into account; considering.
  2. adj Specified or particular.
  3. noun A fact or condition accepted as true without needing proof.

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