Syllogism
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What Does Syllogism Mean?
- 三段论
- 推理法
- 演绎法
Syllogism Pronunciation
/ˈsɪləˌdʒɪzəm/
Syllogism Definition
noun
Definition
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises.
In ZH
一种推理形式，其中结论是从两个前提中得出的。
How to Use Syllogism in a Sentence
- All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.
- If all birds lay eggs, and a penguin is a bird, then a penguin lays eggs.
- No mammals lay eggs; a dog is a mammal; therefore, a dog does not lay eggs.
- All squares are rectangles; all rectangles have four sides; therefore, all squares have four sides.
- If it rains, the ground will be wet; it is raining; therefore, the ground is wet.