Synonyms of syllogism

syllogism

noun

as in logic

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."

Synonyms & Similar Words

• logic
• reasoning
• synthesis
• logicality
• reason
• logicalness
• rationality
• ratiocination
• sense
• argumentation
• persuasiveness
• coherence
• intellection
• cogency
• deduction
• disputation
• analysis
• dissection
• rationalness
• induction
• convincingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illogic
• incoherence
• irrationality
• absurdity
• insanity
• preposterousness
• senselessness
• brainlessness
• nonsensicalness

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