Meaning of the word syllogism in English
What does syllogism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
syllogism
US /ˈsɪl.ə.dʒɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈsɪl.ə.dʒɪ.zəm/
Noun
a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and one of which shares a common or middle term with the other premise, that is not present in the conclusion. A typical form is "All A are C; all B are A; therefore, all B are C."
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The philosopher presented a complex syllogism to prove his point.
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Her argument was structured as a perfect syllogism, making it hard to refute.
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