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minor terms

minor terms is the plural of minor term.

Meaning of minor term

Noun

minor term (plural minor terms)

  1. The subject of the conclusion in a categorical syllogism.
    • The minor term in John Stuart Mill's famous syllogism is Socrates; the major term is mortal.

Questions about minor terms

What is minor terms the plural of?
Minor terms is the plural of minor term.

Words near minor terms in the dictionary

  1. minor sixths
  2. minor subject
  3. minor suit
  4. minor suits
  5. minor term
  6. minor terms
  7. minor third
  8. minor thirds
  9. minor triad
  10. minor triads
  11. minor-attracted people

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