antilogism

an·til·o·gism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-til-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ænˈtɪl əˌdʒɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-til-uh-jiz-uh m]
- /ænˈtɪl əˌdʒɪz əm/

Definitions of antilogism word

noun antilogism a group of three inconsistent propositions, two of which are premises of a syllogism that contradict the third. 1
noun antilogism (logic) A false syllogism in which two premises contradict the third. 0

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Origin of antilogism

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < Late Greek antilogismós, equivalent to anti- anti- + logismós calculation, derivative of logízesthai to calculate, derivative of lógos reckoning

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Parts of speech for Antilogism

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exclamation

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antilogism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

antilogism usage trend in Literature

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