Premise
Synonyms: Assumption, Hypothesis, Foundation, Assumed idea, Premiss (alternative spelling), Postulate, Principle, Supposition, Idea, Claim, Precedent, Framework, Conclusion (in context of reasoning), Tenet, Reasoning, Proposition, Thesis, Basis, Starting point, Assertion, Argument, Precondition, Concept, Belief, Condition, Groundwork, Conceptual foundation, Proposal, and Doctrine.
Example Sentences
The premise of the movie intrigued me.
Her argument is based on a false premise.
The book’s premise challenges conventional ideas.
The whole premise seemed completely flawed.
His theory relies on that premise.