syllogism
Say it: SIL-uh-jiz-um /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ · noun
What “syllogism” means
Reasoning from two statements to a conclusion.
More precisely: A form of reasoning in which a conclusion follows from two premises.
Example: “Classic syllogism: all humans are mortal; Socrates is human; therefore Socrates is mortal.”
When to use it
When explaining a structured argument with two starting statements and a conclusion. Mainly used in logic lessons and formal analysis.
Similar words
deduction, logical argument
Where it comes from
From Greek sullogismos, from sullogizesthai, 'to reason together'.
Quick check
Every library book has a stamp. This novel is a library book. Therefore, it has a stamp. This reasoning forms…
a non sequitur or a syllogism?
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a syllogism
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