Premised

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛməst/

Premised (adjective)

  1. Built on a certain idea or belief that something is true.

Examples

  • The argument is premised on the idea that everyone deserves equal rights.
  • His argument is premised on a strong belief in justice.

Common collocations: premised on trust, premised on evidence, premised on assumptions

Synonyms of Premised

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Premised

  • — To ignore a premise undermines the argument.
  • — To negate a premise challenges its validity.