enthymeme
/ˈenθɪmiːm/
an argument where one premise is implied rather than stated
enthymeme in a sentence
“He's a politician, so he must be dishonest—an enthymeme assuming all politicians are dishonest.”
Origin of enthymeme
Greek enthymema (consideration), from en- (in) + thymos (mind, spirit)
Related Words
dialectic
the art of investigating truth through discussion and reasoning
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
deduction
reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions
induction
reasoning from specific instances to general principles
abduction
inference to the best explanation
postulate
a thing suggested as a basis for reasoning