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ENTHYMEME<\/span><\/h1>\n

1. The Greek Word<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Greek word corresponding to the English words enthymeme (<\/em>and the adjective enthymematic<\/em>) means (Bailly, [enthymema<\/em>]):<\/p>\n

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    1. Thought, reflection.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Invention, especially a war stratagem.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Reasoning, advice or warning.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. A reason, a motive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The general meaning of \u201cthought, reflection\u201d is present in all ancient rhetoric: \u201cEvery expression of thought is properly called an enthymeme.\u00a0\u00bb (Cicero, Top.<\/em>, XIII, 55; p. 423A
      \nQuintilian also alludes to the meaning \u201ceverything that is conceived in the mind\u201d, to set it aside (IO<\/em>, V, 10, 1).<\/p>\n

      2. An Instance of a Topos (Argument Scheme)<\/span><\/h2>\n

      In rhetorical argumentation, an enthymeme is essentially an instance of a topos. An argument scheme is a general<\/strong> formula having an inferential (associative) form. An enthymeme is the application of such a formula to a specific<\/strong> case.<\/span>
      \nThis general definition is combined with the following orientations:<\/p>\n

      (i)\u00a0<\/strong>In relation to logic, the enthymeme is:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u2014\u00a0A form of syllogism<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n