noun
enthymeme
Enthymeme (noun) means a by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
noun
1
A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
2
A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐνθύμημα (enthúmēma, “thought, consideration”), from ἐν (en, “within, with”) + θυμός (thumós, “soul, life”).
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What is the meaning of enthymeme?
"enthymeme" (noun) means a by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
What are the different meanings of enthymeme?
"enthymeme" has 2 main meanings: 1. A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally; 2. A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.