middle term

Noun

In logic, a term that appears in both the major and minor premises of a syllogism.

ریشه

The term 'middle term' originated in the field of logic, referring to the term that connects the major and minor premises.

مثال

• In the syllogism 'All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; Therefore, Socrates is mortal,' 'man' is the middle term.
• Understanding the role of the middle term is crucial in logical reasoning.
• The middle term helps establish the logical connection between the major and minor premises.