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en·thy·meme (en′t̸hi mēm′)

noun

Logic a syllogism in which one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed but implied

Etymology: L enthymema < Gr enthymēma < enthymeisthai, to consider, reflect upon < en-, in + thymos, mind < IE *dhūmos < base *dheu- > dull

Related Forms:

  • enthymematic en′·thy·memat′·ic (-t̸hə mē mat′ik) adjective

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