epagoge
nounUK /ɛpəˈɡəʊɡiː/
Etymology From Latin epagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἐπᾰγωγή (epăgōgḗ, “a bringing in”). See epact.
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Human sciences, Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sciences The adducing of particular examples so as to lead to a universal conclusion; the argument by induction.
- Derived terms
- epagogic