syllogize

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlədʒʌɪz/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb reason by syllogisms

Etymology

From Middle French sillogiser, ultimately from Ancient Greek συλλογίζεσθαι (sullogízesthai).

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Synonyms

syllogise

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reason

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