← Back to search

Meaning of minor term | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The subject of the conclusion in a categorical syllogism.

Examples

“The minor term in John Stuart Mill's famous syllogism is Socrates; the major term is mortal.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

minor thing minor third minor triad minor-attracted person minorant minorat