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sorites
[saw-rahy-teez, soh-]
noun
a form of argument having several premises and one conclusion, capable of being resolved into a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each of which is a premise of the next.
sorites
/ sɒˈraɪtiːz, sɒˈrɪtɪkəl /
noun
logic
a polysyllogism in which the premises are arranged so that intermediate conclusions are omitted, being understood, and only the final conclusion is stated
a paradox of the form
these few grains of sand do not constitute a heap, and the addition of a single grain never makes what is not yet a heap into a heap: so no matter how many single grains one adds it never becomes a heap
Other Word Forms
- soritical adjective
- soritic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sorites1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sorites1
Example Sentences
However, the bigger danger for conservatives is a different philosophical blunder, known as the sorites paradox.
The sorites model helps explain how we can gradually end up in a dire state through inaction.
Sorites sins can creep up on well-intentioned people.
Sorites sins can rock relationships.
"It's the sorites paradox: Which grain of sand determined that one day there was a heap, and the next day there wasn't?"
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