enthymeme

en·thy·meme

noun \ˈen(t)-thi-ˌmēm\

Definition of ENTHYMEME

: a syllogism in which one of the premises is implicit

Origin of ENTHYMEME

Latin enthymema, from Greek enthymēma, from enthymeisthai to keep in mind, from en- + thymos mind, soul

First Known Use: 1552

Rhymes with ENTHYMEME

academe, balance beam, blow off steam, buttercream, clotted cream, disesteem, double-team, heavy cream, misesteem, monotreme, on the beam, self-esteem, treponeme