Phrase guide

minor term

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The subject of the conclusion in a categorical syllogism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

Examples

  • The minor term in John Stuart Mill's famous syllogism is Socrates; the major term is mortal.

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: term

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