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minor term
noun
- logic the subject of the conclusion of a syllogism, also occurring as the subject or predicate in the minor premise
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In the bibliography spell out book, journal, and article titles, using initial caps with all words except minor terms such as "and, of, the."
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But he stood alone, and his obstinate fight only resulted in a slight modification of some of the minor terms.
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As there can be but three terms, the major and minor terms must each be found in one, and only one, of the premises, together with the middleterm which is in them both.
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If the middle term, as thus restricted, is still found in the minor term, the argument is valid; if not, it fails.
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“Men” is the middle term, “are mortal” the major term, and “Socrates,” the minor term.
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