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Syllogistic — Syl lo*gis tic, Syllogistical Syl lo*gis tic*al, a. [L. syllogisticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. syllogistique.] Of or pertaining to a syllogism; consisting of a syllogism, or of the form of reasoning by syllogisms; as, syllogistic arguments or reasoning.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
syllogistic — 1660s, from L. syllogisticus or directly from Gk. syllogistikos, from syllogizesthai (see SYLLOGISM (Cf. syllogism)) … Etymology dictionary
syllogistic — syllogistically, adv. /sil euh jis tik/, adj. Also, syllogistical. 1. of or pertaining to a syllogism. 2. like or consisting of syllogisms. n. 3. the part of logic that deals with syllogisms. 4. syllogistic reasoning. [1660 70; < L syllogisticus… … Universalium
syllogistic — /sɪləˈdʒɪstɪk/ (say siluh jistik) adjective Also, syllogistical. 1. of or relating to a syllogism. 2. like or consisting of syllogisms. –noun 3. that part of logic which deals with syllogisms. 4. syllogistic reasoning. –syllogistically, adverb …
syllogistic — syllogism ► NOUN ▪ a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle term is present in the two premises but not in the conclusion, which may be invalid (e.g. all dogs are… … English terms dictionary
syllogistic — adjective of or relating to or consisting of syllogism syllogistic reasoning • Pertains to noun: ↑syllogism • Derivationally related forms: ↑syllogism … Useful english dictionary
Syllogistic fallacy — Syllogistic fallacies are logical fallacies that occur in syllogisms. They include: Any syllogism type (other than polysyllogism and disjunctive): *fallacy of four terms Occurring in categorical syllogisms: *affirmative conclusion from a negative … Wikipedia
syllogistic — adjective see syllogism … New Collegiate Dictionary
syllogistic — syllogism … Philosophy dictionary
syllogistic — adj. of or pertaining to a syllogism, in the form of a syllogism … English contemporary dictionary
