SYLLOGISM, n. A logical formula consisting of a major and a minor
assumption and an inconsequent. (See LOGIC.)
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
assumption and an inconsequent. (See LOGIC.)
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- LOGIC, n. The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with
the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding.
The basic of logic is the syllogism, consisting of... - PATIENCE, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - BRUTE, n. See HUSBAND.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - MARRIAGE, n. The state or condition of a community consisting of a
master,
a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two. --... - MINOR, adj. Less objectionable.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - ACCORD, n. Harmony.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - IMPUNITY, n. Wealth.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - TRUCE, n. Friendship.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - CONVERSATION, n. A fair to the display of the minor mental
commodities,
each exhibitor being too intent upon the arrangement...
