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Syllogism Definition & Meaning

syllogism
noun
  1. deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises

"Syllogism" in song lyrics

See how syllogism is used in real songs:

  • "proving disjunctive syllogism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "define syllogism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "attenuated syllogism"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "syllogism"

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Frequently asked questions

What does syllogism mean?
deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
What part of speech is syllogism?
Syllogism is a noun.

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