An enthymeme is a formal argument with an unexpressed premise or conclusion.

Evidence

In formal argument, when one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed, the argument is called an enthymeme. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 411

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 411
• XREF: connects to: A syllogism is an argument containing premises and a conclusion. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 378; Omitted major premises in arguments are classified as first order enthymemes. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 411

Broader Connections

• Omitted major premises in arguments are classified as first order enthymemes. #expands (0.90) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 411