Definitions

1. noun

A form of logical argument consisting of two or more statements that are used to draw a conclusion.

“The professor explained the concept of syllogism to help the students understand the structure of logical reasoning.”

2. noun

A deductive process of reasoning from one or more premises to a conclusion.

“The philosopher’s syllogism led to a profound understanding of the nature of reality.”

3. noun

A logical argument in which the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises.

“The mathematician used a syllogism to prove the validity of her equation.”