major term

ریشه

The word 'major' comes from the Latin word 'major', meaning 'greater' or 'larger'. 'Term' comes from the Latin word 'terminus', meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'.

مثال

• In the proposition 'All dogs are mammals', 'mammals' is the major term.
• The major term represents the class or category being discussed.
• Identifying the major term is essential for understanding categorical propositions.