La premissa
Example: La premissa principal del seu argument és difícil de rebutjar.
Definition
"La premissa" refers to a fundamental statement or proposition that serves as the basis for reasoning or argument. It is the initial assumption from which conclusions are drawn, such as in the phrase 'The main premise of his argument is hard to reject.'
Etymology
The term "la premissa" originates from the Latin word 'praemissa,' meaning 'thing sent before' or 'premise.' It entered Catalan through Old French and Latin, retaining the sense of an initial statement that is set before reasoning. Did you know? The word relates closely to 'premise' in English, highlighting their common Latin root.
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"La premissa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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