Premise

A premise is a statement or proposition that forms the basis of an argument or theory, from which a conclusion can be drawn.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Logical Premise: A statement serving as evidence or support for a conclusion.

Example Sentence: The logical premise of his argument was flawed, leading to an incorrect conclusion.

2. Rhetorical Premise: A proposition assumed or asserted in order to argue a point.

Example Sentence: Let's begin the discussion with the premise that all humans have equal rights.

3. Deductive Premise: A statement used in deductive reasoning to reach a conclusion.

Example Sentence: The deductive premise states that all mammals have hair, therefore, a whale must have hair.

4. Inductive Premise: A statement used in inductive reasoning to form a generalization.

Example Sentence: After observing many birds that cannot fly, he formed the inductive premise that not all birds have wings.

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