syllogism

(noun)

A type of deductive reasoning, often in the form "All A are B; C is A; therefore, C is B."

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Examples of syllogism in the following topics:

  • Reasoning and Inference

    • A syllogism is a form of deductive reasoning in which two statements reach a logical conclusion.
    • An example of a syllogism is, "All dogs are mammals; Kirra is a dog; therefore, Kirra is a mammal."