original premise

collocation in English

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original
adjective
uk
/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/us
/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form ...
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premise
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprem.ɪs/us
/ˈprem.ɪs/
an idea or theory on which a statement or action ...
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(Definition oforiginalandpremisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoforiginal premise

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The series was widely praised for itsoriginalpremise.
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This convention continued well after itsoriginalpremisewas nullified by the issuance of multiple uniforms and the growth of the laundromat industry.
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Many critics point out that the ghost remnants of the show'soriginalpremiseas a mockumentary can be found throughout the first episode.
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Despite its name, it featured many different types of popular music, although theoriginalpremiseof the show was to showcase country and western music.
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The new logo maintains theoriginalpremisebut incorporates three-dimensional bevelling effects coupled with white trim.
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A third problem is that the analyses offered (whose success is meant to support theoriginalpremise) are often incomplete (see above).
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This is a logical conclusion based on their point of departure, but is only as valid as thatoriginalpremise.
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Theoriginalpremiseof this work was that on-farm seed priming would result in faster germination and emergence of seedlings.
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Myoriginalpremisewas that the police should have the co-operation of individuals.
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There are several reasons why thisoriginalpremisehas over the years proved to be false.
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It is that it has only one flaw—it is always based on the wrongoriginalpremise.
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You then refute the larger thing and think you have refuted theoriginalpremise.
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Theoriginalpremiseof that question is wrong.
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We do not accept theoriginalpremise.
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Therefore, hisoriginalpremisedoes not stand.
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Theoriginalpremiseis still alive with what we believe is one of the best message bases offered in the country.
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Critics praised the episode for itsoriginalpremise, and its under-reliance on cultural references, but criticized the episode's plot.
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The novel significantly expanded upon and updated theoriginalpremise.
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Often discarding theoriginalpremise, he helped create lively and very popular operettas.
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