major premise
major premise
Definition
major premise
noun
the premise (in a syllogism) that contains the major term
major premise
Usage Examples
Preposition: with
- fervor: Continually repeating the major premise with prophetic fervor will not demonstrate the truth of the minor premise.
Converse of object
- repeat: Continually repeating the major premise with prophetic fervor will not demonstrate the truth of the minor premise.
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