Term (argumentation)

In argumentation theory, a term (or notion) is that part of a statement in an argument which refers to a specific thing.

A term is usually, but not always expressed as a noun.

According to Essentials of Logic, the word is derived from the Latin "terminus.

"[1] One of the requirements to informally prove a conclusion with a deductive argument is for all its terms to be used unambiguously.

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