Premiss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Premiss is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of premise.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of premise.
Example Sentences
[…] that he might have no excuse for evading the test, the Franciscan declared himself willing to be a victim to this high logic, and to be burned for the sake of securing the necessary minor premiss.
Word Forms
- premisses
- premissing
- premissed
Synonyms for premiss
Depending on context, synonyms include premise, assumption.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assumption, thesis, proposition, premisses, syllogism, presupposition.
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