An enthymeme (Greek: ἐνθύμημα, enthýmēma) is an argument with a hidden premise. [1][2] Enthymemes are usually developed from premises that accord with the audience's view of the world …

An enthymeme is a rhetorical syllogism —a logical argument—that is incomplete. Unlike a formal syllogism which explicitly states the major premise, minor premise, and conclusion, an enthymeme …

Dec 13, 2024 · In logic, an enthymeme is a type of syllogism. A syllogism is a type of logical argument that comprises two premises and a conclusion. The first premise leads to the second premise, and …

May 14, 2025 · An enthymeme is an argument where a key part is left for the audience to infer. Aristotle said enthymemes are powerful for persuasion because they involve the audience in the argument. …

Abstract: The enthymeme is defined with examples. Strategies for analyzing, completing, and evaluating enthymematic arguments are discussed. A formal enthymeme is a syllogistic argument which has a …

Nov 24, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore what an enthymeme is, how it works, examples in real life, and how it differs from a syllogism. What Is an Enthymeme? An enthymeme is a form of argument …

An enthymeme (EN-thuh-meem) is a logical argument in which the writer or speaker omits but still implies at least one aspect of the argument’s premise. The omission is understood by the audience …

Sep 17, 2024 · Instead of explicitly stating every element of the argument, speakers and writers rely on enthymemes to make a point quickly and efficiently. Enthymemes are common in everyday …

Sep 21, 2025 · An enthymeme is a rhetorical syllogism used in persuasive arguments, in which one of the premises is often omitted and must be inferred by the audience. The unspoken premise, …

enthymeme, in syllogistic, or traditional, logic, name of a syllogistic argument that is incompletely stated. In the argument “All insects have six legs; therefore, all wasps have six legs,” the minor premise, “All …