noun
enthymeme
Enthymeme (noun) means a general statement or claim that is meant to hold true in most cases, rather than in every single one.
noun
1
A general statement or claim that is meant to hold true in most cases, rather than in every single one.
2
A logical argument in which one necessary point is left unstated.
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Etymology
Taken from Ancient Greek ἐνθύμημα (enthúmēma, "thought, consideration"), from ἐν (en, "within, with") and θυμός (thumós, "soul, life").
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What is the meaning of enthymeme?
"enthymeme" (noun) means a general statement or claim that is meant to hold true in most cases, rather than in every single one.
What are the different meanings of enthymeme?
"enthymeme" has 2 main meanings: 1. A general statement or claim that is meant to hold true in most cases, rather than in every single one; 2. A logical argument in which one necessary point is left unstated.
