extradotal

/ˌɛks.trəˈdɒtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in the deduction of conclusions from premises not formally part of the argument.

“The logician’s response was extradotal, pointing out the unstated assumptions in the argument.”

2. noun

a conclusion drawn from premises not formally part of the argument.

“The extradotal inference was deemed irrelevant to the main discussion.”

Synonyms

  • extralogic
  • extralogical

Antonyms

  • deductive
  • formal