Enthymeme
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enthymeme is a noun meaning (rhetoric) A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
Meaning
(rhetoric) A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
More Meanings
- (logic) A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.
Word Forms
- enthymemes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ought, universal, alogism, univocal, hypolemma, medium.
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