minor premise

noun

1. logic the premise of a syllogism containing the subject of its conclusion

Example Sentences

Minor premise: Socrates is a man, including an individual in the general class.

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The young man might deny the suppressed minor premise, which is, “You are an unrepentant sinner.”

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In conversation the simplest case of skipping is where the conclusion is drawn directly from the minor premise.

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In the next place, the minor premise of this argument is assumed.

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Minor Premise: "Socrates" (minor term) is a man (major term).

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