"minor term" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minor terms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} minor term (plural minor terms)
  1. (logic) The subject of the conclusion in a categorical syllogism. Categories (topical): Logic Synonyms: minor Coordinate_terms: middle term, major term, minor premise, major premise
    Sense id: en-minor_term-en-noun-0mEFCfRN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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