Synonyms for "premise"

 Here are several synonyms for "premise," categorized by slightly different nuances:

Foundation/Basis:

• Basis
• Foundation
• Ground
• Underpinning
• Bedrock
• Cornerstone
• Rudiment
• Starting point
• Point of departure

Assumption/Supposition:

• Assumption
• Supposition
• Presumption
• Postulation
• Hypothesis
• Conjecture
• Belief
• Notion
• Proposition
• Thesis

Reason/Justification:

• Reason
• Justification
• Rationale
• Argument
• Plea

Principle/Axiom:

• Principle
• Axiom
• Tenet
• Doctrine
• Maxim

Inference/Deduction (related, but not direct synonyms):

• Inference
• Deduction
• Conclusion

The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context in which "premise" is being used. Consider whether you want to emphasize the foundational aspect, the assumed nature, the reasoning, or a basic principle.

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By Jerry Ramonyai