ENTHYMEMES

Noun

enthymemes

plural of enthymeme

Source: Wiktionary


ENTHYMEME

En"thy*meme, n. Etym: [Gr. (Logic)

Definition: An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted; as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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