enthymeme

Noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

problem rule figure mode crisis difficulty corner comprehensive mood jam mess embarrassment plight predicament dilemma
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Related terms

thymus

Examples

An "enthymeme" would follow today's form of a syllogism; however it would exclude either the major or minor premise. Source: Internet

An enthymeme is persuasive because the audience is providing the missing premise. Source: Internet

However, the enthymeme based upon logic (especially, based upon the syllogism) was viewed as the basis of rhetoric. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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