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enthymeme Definition

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

enthymeme Related Forms
en′·thy·memat′·ic (-t̸hə mē mat′ik) adjective
enthymeme Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • contraction: One example of this issue was considered above: enthymeme contraction.

Browse dictionary entries near enthymeme

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  5. ‹ enthuse
  6. ‹ enthrone
  7. ‹ enthrallment
  8. ‹ enthrall
  9. ‹ enthalpy
  10. ‹ entertainment center
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