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
enthymemes
Etymologie
[ 'en(t)-thi-"mEm ] (noun.) 1552. Latin enthymema, from Greek enthymEma, from enthymeisthai to keep in mind, from en- + thymos mind, soul.