true premise
[truː ˈpremɪs]
nounpl: true premises
premissa verdadeira
1. In logic and argumentation, a statement or proposition that is accepted as factually correct and serves as the basis for a logical argument or syllogism
In a valid syllogism, if both the major and minor premises are true premises, the conclusion must be logically sound.
Em um silogismo válido, se tanto a premissa maior quanto a premissa menor são premissas verdadeiras, a conclusão deve ser logicamente sólida.
2. A foundational statement in deductive reasoning upon which subsequent logical deductions depend
The argument's conclusion is only as strong as its true premises.
A conclusão do argumento é tão forte quanto suas premissas verdadeiras.
This is primarily an academic and philosophical term used in both American and Brazilian educational contexts when discussing formal logic, rhetoric, and argumentation. It is essential in academic writing, debate, and critical thinking instruction across both cultures.
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