sorites
Definitions
A series of propositions whereby each conclusion is taken as the subject of the next.
Examples
“Why?—he would ask⟳, making use⟳ of the sorites or syllogism of Zeno and Chrysippus without knowing it belonged to them.—Why? why are we a ruined people?—Because we are corrupted.——Whence is it, dear Sir, that we are corrupted?—Because we are needy […] ——And wherefore, he would add⟳,—are we needy?——From the neglect⟳, he would answer⟳”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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