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Definition of Syllogism
1. Noun. Deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises.
Generic synonyms: Deduction, Deductive Reasoning, Synthesis
Terms within: Conclusion, Ratiocination, Major Premise, Major Premiss, Minor Premise, Minor Premiss, Subsumption
Derivative terms: Syllogise, Syllogist, Syllogistic, Syllogize
Terms within: Conclusion, Ratiocination, Major Premise, Major Premiss, Minor Premise, Minor Premiss, Subsumption
Derivative terms: Syllogise, Syllogist, Syllogistic, Syllogize
Definition of Syllogism
1. n. The regular logical form of every argument, consisting of three propositions, of which the first two are called the premises, and the last, the conclusion. The conclusion necessarily follows from the premises; so that, if these are true, the conclusion must be true, and the argument amounts to demonstration
Definition of Syllogism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Syllogism
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