Meaning
premise, introduction
- an introductory remark, explanation, or caveat
- a proposition supporting or helping to draw a conclusion
In a sentence
Prima di iniziare vorrei fare una breve premessa sul metodo usato.
Before starting, I would like to make a brief preliminary remark on the method used.
Le premesse per un accordo duraturo sembrano davvero incoraggianti.
The conditions for a lasting agreement seem really encouraging.
La conclusione del discorso non segue logicamente dalla premessa.
The conclusion of the speech does not follow logically from the premise.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| premessa | feminine · singular |
| premesse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'fare una premessa' to mean 'to make a preliminary remark'.