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Synonyms & Antonyms of syllogism
formal
a formal argument that is formed by two statements and a conclusion which must be true if the two statements are true
- An example of a syllogism is: "All men are human; all humans are mortal; therefore all men are mortal."
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The first known use of syllogism was in the 14th century
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