premised

prem·ise

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prem-is]
- /ˈprɛm ɪs/
- /ˈprem.ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prem-is]
- /ˈprɛm ɪs/

Definitions of premised word

noun premised Also, premiss. Logic. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion. 1
noun premised premises. a tract of land including its buildings. a building together with its grounds or other appurtenances. the property forming the subject of a conveyance or bequest. 1
noun premised Law. a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds. an earlier statement in a document. (in a bill in equity) the statement of facts upon which the complaint is based. 1
verb with object premised to set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation. 1
verb with object premised to assume, either explicitly or implicitly, (a proposition) as a premise for a conclusion. 1
verb without object premised to state or assume a premise. 1

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Origin of premised

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English premiss < Medieval Latin praemissa, noun use of feminine of Latin praemissus past participle of praemittere to send before, equivalent to prae- pre- + mittere to send. See dismiss, remiss

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Parts of speech for Premised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Premised

premised popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

premised usage trend in Literature

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