Die Prämisse
Example: Die Prämisse dieser Argumentation ist nicht überzeugend genug.
Definition
"Die Prämisse" refers to a premise or proposition that forms the basis of an argument or reasoning. It is a foundational statement assumed to be true, from which conclusions are drawn. For example, in the sentence 'Die Prämisse dieser Argumentation ist nicht überzeugend genug,' it means the underlying assumption is not convincing enough.
Etymology
The word "die Prämisse" comes from the Latin 'praemissa,' meaning 'placed before.' It entered German via French or Latin scholarly use, reflecting its role as a statement placed before an argument or reasoning. Did you know? The word is closely related to the English 'premise,' sharing the same origin.
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"Die Prämisse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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