premissid

Premissid is a neologism used in some philosophical and logical discussions to denote statements that function as premises in an argument. The term combines “premiss” (an alternative spelling of premise) with the suffix “-id,” suggesting belonging to or characteristic of premises.

Usage and scope: It is not part of standard logical vocabulary and has limited use in scholarly works, educational materials, and online discussions on argument structure. In practice, premissid statements are identified by their role in an argument rather than their content. They are distinguished from conclusions, which aim to derive or state a consequence.

Definition: A premissid statement is a proposition presented as given, assumed, or accepted within the scope of a deductive or inductive argument. Premissids support the inference rules or evidence that undergird the conclusion.

Examples: Premisses: “All humans are mortal.” “Socrates is a human.” Conclusion: “Therefore, Socrates is mortal.” In this example, the first two propositions are premissid statements.

Origin and reception: The term appears in occasional scholarly notes and blog discussions from the early 2020s onward, with no formal adoption in major logic texts. Proponents say it can clarify roles within complex arguments, while critics argue it adds little analytic value beyond standard terms such as premise or assumption and may cause confusion.

See also: premise, argument structure, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning.