小しょう前ぜん提てい

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Meanings

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noun

minor premise

Technical term in logic, specifically in syllogistic reasoning. Refers to the premise containing the subject of the conclusion.

little, small

前in front, before

提propose, take along, carry in hand

大だい前ぜん提てい
大前提 is the major premise in a syllogism, containing the predicate of the conclusion. 小前提 is the minor premise, containing the subject.
結けつ論ろん
結論 is the conclusion drawn from the premises. 小前提 is one of the premises leading to it.

Compound of 小 (small, minor) and 前提 (premise). A calque from Western logical terminology.