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adj. Of or pertaining to a syllogism; consisting of a syllogism, or of the form of reasoning by syllogisms.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to a syllogism; consisting of a syllogism; of the form of reasoning by syllogisms: as, syllogistic arguments or reasoning.
n. The art of reasoning by syllogism; formal logic, so far as it deals with syllogism. Compare dialectic, n.
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adj. of or relating to or consisting of syllogism
Word Usage
"The purpose of this letter is to place in clear, stark terms the syllogistic fallacy long misused by some Americans to promote religion in Government."