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minor term

noun

the term in a syllogism that is the subject of the conclusion

• Hypernyms: ↑term

• Part Holonyms: ↑conclusion, ↑ratiocination, ↑minor premise, ↑minor premiss, ↑subsumption

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noun

: the term of a syllogism that forms the subject of the conclusion

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Logic.

See under syllogism (def. 1).

[1835-45]

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minor term noun (logic)

The term which is the subject of the conclusion

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Main Entry: ↑minor

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minor term,

the subject of the conclusion of a syllogism.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.