syllogize
syllogize · syllogizes · syllogized · syllogizing
To reason by means of syllogismsTo reason by means of syllogisms.
/ˈsɪlədʒʌɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To reason by means of syllogisms.
reason by syllogisms
(transitive)To deduce consequences from.
Origin
From Middle French sillogiser, ultimately from Ancient Greek συλλογίζεσθαι (sullogízesthaiFrom Middle French sillogiser, ultimately from Ancient Greek συλλογίζεσθαι (sullogízesthai).
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Forms
syllogizes, syllogizing, syllogized, syllogized| Base form | syllogize · to syllogize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | syllogizes |
| Present participle | syllogizing |
| Past simple | syllogized |
| Past participle | syllogized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- reason by syllogisms:syllogise
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedsyllogization
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle