enthymeme
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From Ancient Greek ἐνθύμημα (enthýmēma), “‘thought, consideration’”) < ἐν (en), “‘within, with’”) + θυμός (thymos), “‘soul, life’”).
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enthymeme (plural enthymemes)
- A by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument.
- (logic) A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.
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by and large statement
syllogism with required but unstated assumption
