Premise
Meaning: A statement offered as a reason or evidence in support of a conclusion.
Example
- The argument's first premise is that every member of the club pays dues.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “premise”?
Answer: B) A statement offered as a reason or evidence in support of a conclusion.
“Premise” means: A statement offered as a reason or evidence in support of a conclusion.
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Practice with flashcardsMore LSAT words
to require something as a precondition
speciousseeming reasonable or correct on the surface but actually wrong
substantiateto provide evidence that shows something is true
tenuousvery weak or slight
ad hominemdescribing an argument that attacks the person making a claim rather than the claim itself
anecdotalbased on personal accounts rather than facts or research
ascertainfind out for certain
causalrelating to cause and effect