Premiss (Verb)
Meaning
Take something as preexisting and given.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The plan was based on the premised assumption that all the necessary materials would be available on time.
- Her argument was built around the premised fact that the company was insolvent.
- The scientist premised his research on the fundamental laws of physics.
- The study premised the country's economic data and took these as given.
- The survey question premised a basic understanding of the social issue.