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syllogism

/ˈsɪl.ə.dʒɪ.zəm/

syllogismnoun

syllogisms

/ˈsɪl.ə.dʒɪ.zəm/

Translations

syllogismeEn logique.

In a classic syllogism, if all men are mortal and Socrates is a man, then Socrates is mortal.

Dans un syllogisme classique, si tous les hommes sont mortels et que Socrate est un homme, alors Socrate est mortel.

Additional translations

syllogismeSens péjoratif ou rhétorique : raisonnement subtil ou trompeur.

Definitions

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common structure in deductive reasoning.

In a classic syllogism, if all men are mortal and Socrates is a man, then Socrates is mortal.

A subtle or deceptive argument.

The lawyer's syllogism was so cleverly constructed that it misled the jury.

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