Definition of Enthimeme
En"thy*meme (?), n. [Gr. &?;, fr. &?;
to keep in mind, consider; &?; in + &?; mind, soul.] (Logic)
An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent
and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted;
as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major
proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent
creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we
should be humble.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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