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Synonyms & Antonyms of syllogism
- An example of a syllogism is: "All men are human; all humans are mortal; therefore all men are mortal."
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“Syllogism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllogism. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of syllogism was in the 14th century
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