Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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premise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
precondition | Yes | No | Yes | No |
premise (noun) | precondition (noun) |
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a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | a condition that is a prerequisite |
an assumption that is taken for granted | |
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else |
premise (verb) | precondition (verb) |
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take something as preexisting and given | put into the required condition beforehand |
set forth beforehand, often as an explanation | |
furnish with a preface or introduction |