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syllogise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb syllogise has 1 sense
  1. syllogize, syllogise - reason by syllogisms
    --1 is one way to reason, reason out, conclude
    Derived forms: noun syllogiser1, noun syllogism1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Syllogise

Definition: To reason or deduce using syllogism, a formal argument consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

  1. General Sense: To engage in deductive reasoning using syllogism.
    • Example Sentence 1: In philosophy class, they taught us how to syllogize by analyzing various logical arguments.
    • Example Sentence 2: The detective syllogized the available evidence to conclude the identity of the perpetrator.
  2. Local Sense: (Local terminology specific to a certain region)
    • Example Sentence 1: It is common for the elders in this village to syllogise based on ancient traditions and customs.
    • Example Sentence 2: The local politicians often syllogise their speeches to resonate with the values and beliefs of the community.

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