middle term

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Synonyms: middle terms

Antonyms: middle terms

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|logic}} The term of a [[syllogism]] that appears in both the [[major premise]] and the [[minor premise]], but not in the [[conclusion]].

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