- 2Signification: postulatetheorise theorize preface set forth assertassume suppose presuppose premise
- 3Signification: basisprinciple foundation premise crux nucleus
- 4Signification: guesspremise deduction speculation suspicionhypothesis opinion conjecture
- 5Signification: causebase basis foundation motivepremise reason factor ground
- 6Signification: reasoncause evidence justification assumptionroot premise grounds basis