premise indicator

noun

A word or phrase that signals a premise in an argument, such as: as, for, since, because, given that, inasmuch as, for the reason that, etc.

Opposite
conclusion indicator
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Meanings

nounpremise indicator (plural premise indicators)

plural premise indicators

  1. human sciencesA word or phrase that signals a premise in an argument, such as: as, for, since, because, given that, inasmuch as, for the reason that, etc.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
conclusion indicator
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APA

premise indicator. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premise%20indicator

MLA

“premise indicator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premise%20indicator. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “premise indicator,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premise%20indicator.

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