episyllogism

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noun

A syllogism which assumes as one of its premises a proposition which was the conclusion of a preceding syllogism (the prosyllogism).

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Meanings

nounepisyllogism (plural episyllogisms)

plural episyllogisms

  1. human sciencesA syllogism which assumes as one of its premises a proposition which was the conclusion of a preceding syllogism (the prosyllogism).

Origin

From epi- + syllogism.

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Translations

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APA

episyllogism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episyllogism

MLA

“episyllogism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episyllogism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “episyllogism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episyllogism.

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