Definition of minor term
: the term of a syllogism that forms the subject of the conclusion
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“Minor term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20term. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of minor term was in 1599
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