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SYLLOGISM

Logic. A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion; for example, All humans are mortal, the major premise, I am a human, the minor premise, therefore, I am mortal, the conclusion.
Reasoning from the general to the specific; deduction.
A subtle or specious piece of reasoning.

Every virtue is laudable; Kindness is a virtue; Therefore kindness is laudable. These propositions are denominated respectively the major premise, the minor premise, and the conclusion.

by dj October 1, 2003

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syllogism

an argument the conclusion of which is supported by two premises.

"dude she was arguing with me, so I had to syllogism all over her"

by justinw$p April 30, 2007

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syllogism

Sperm that flies all over the place when you ejaculate.

Peter North has got lots of silly jism.

by Assweepay January 25, 2004

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