syllogism
noun/ˈsɪləˌdʒɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,648 most common English word
Meaning
A form of logical reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises.
Example sentence
The professor used syllogism to demonstrate how a conclusion can be drawn from two premises.
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