Meaning & use
syllogism
A form of logical reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given premises.
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The classic syllogism states: all men are mortal, Socrates is a man, so Socrates is mortal.
The professor asked students to identify the flaw in the syllogism.
A note on using this word
A valid syllogism can still lead to a false conclusion if one of its starting premises is untrue.
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