单词 | sorites |
释义 | Word Frequency sorites(sɒˈraɪtiːz) noun logic a. a polysyllogism in which the premises are arranged so that intermediate conclusions are omitted, being understood, and only the final conclusion is stated b. a paradox of the form these few grains of sand do not constitute a heap, and the addition of a single grainnever makes what is not yet a heap into a heap: so no matter how many single grainsone adds it never becomes a heap Derived forms soritical (sɒˈrɪtɪkəl) or soritic (soˈritic) adjective Word origin C16: via Latin from Greek sōreitēs, literally: heaped, from sōros a heap |
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