De premisse
Example: De premisse van zijn argument is logisch en overtuigend.
Definition
"De premisse" in philosophy refers to a statement or proposition from which a conclusion is drawn. It serves as the foundational idea or assumption that supports an argument, such as in the phrase "De premisse van zijn argument is logisch en overtuigend," meaning the premise is logical and convincing.
Etymology
The term "de premisse" originates from the Latin word 'praemissa,' meaning 'things sent before.' It entered Dutch philosophy from Latin through French and English, reflecting its role as a preliminary statement that precedes and supports a conclusion. Did you know? The word 'premise' originally meant something sent ahead to prepare or introduce content.
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"De premisse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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