verb
reason by syllogisms
• Syn: ↑syllogize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑syllogiser, ↑syllogism, ↑syllogizer (for: ↑syllogize), ↑syllogism (for: ↑syllogize)
• Hypernyms: ↑reason, ↑reason out, ↑conclude
• Verb Frames:
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syllˈogize or syllˈogise intransitive verb
To reason by syllogisms
transitive verb
To deduce syllogistically
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Main Entry: ↑syllogism
Useful english dictionary. 2012.