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Definition of enthymemes in English English dictionary: plural of enthymeme
enthymeme: A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption
enthymeme: A by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument
enthymeme: {n} an imperfect syllogysm, an idea
enthymeme: Here the major proposition is suppressed
enthymeme: The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble
enthymeme: 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

Etymology

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

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