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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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“Syllogism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllogism. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of syllogism was in the 14th century
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