(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

plural of syllogism

(intransitive) To reason by means of syllogisms. / (transitive) To deduce consequences from.

One who syllogizes.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of syllogize

simple past tense and past participle of syllogize

present participle of syllogize

A collection or compendium, especially of coins or antiquarian objects. / A summary or digest of such a collection.

plural of sylloge

reasoning by syllogisms