polysyllogism

[ pol-ee-sil-uh-jiz-uhm ]

noun

, Logic.

1. an argument made up of a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each being a premise of the one following, until the last one.

polysyllogism

/ ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləˌdʒɪzəm /

noun

1. a chain of syllogisms in which the conclusion of one syllogism serves as a premise for the next

Other Words From

• poly·syllo·gistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polysyllogism¹

First recorded in 1830–40; poly- + syllogism

Example Sentences

Two modes of abbreviating a Polysyllogism, are usually discussed, the Epicheirema and the Sorites.

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