a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 1
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 1
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| premise |
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sample sentences
"on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play"
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hyponym