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Synthetical

Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition; as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to analytical.

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Synthesis 74% connected

Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compounding medicines.

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Synthesis 74% connected

Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compounding medicines.

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A posteriori 66% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principle…

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A posteriori 66% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principle…

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Inductive 66% connected

Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.

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Inductive 66% connected

Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.

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Logical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to logic; used in logic; as, logical subtilties.

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Logical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to logic; used in logic; as, logical subtilties.

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Synthetic 92% connected

Alt. of Synthetical

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Analysis noun · 78% connection

The process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key.

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Analytic adjective · 78% connection

using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole — intellectual or substantial — into its elemental parts or basic princip…

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Analytical adjective · 78% connection

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment; analytic reasoning; -- oppos…

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Analytically adverb · 78% connection

In an analytical manner.

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Argument noun · 78% connection

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your l…

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Argumentation noun · 78% connection

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your l…

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Billion noun · 78% connection

According to the French and American method of numeration, a thousand millions, or 1,000,000,000; according to the English method, a m…

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Calculus noun · 78% connection

A method of computation; any process of reasoning by the use of symbols; any branch of mathematics that may involve calculation.

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Cantata noun · 78% connection

A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; origi…

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Composition noun · 78% connection

Synthesis as opposed to analysis.

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Dialectics noun · 78% connection

That branch of logic which teaches the rules and modes of reasoning; the application of logical principles to discursive reasoning; th…

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Dialogue noun · 78% connection

A written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plat…

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Discourse noun · 78% connection

The power of the mind to reason or infer by running, as it were, from one fact or reason to another, and deriving a conclusion; an exe…

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Discoursive adjective · 78% connection

Reasoning; characterized by reasoning; passing from premises to consequences; discursive.

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Discursive adjective · 78% connection

Reasoning; proceeding from one ground to another, as in reasoning; argumentative.

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Illogical adjective · 78% connection

Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound…

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Informational RNA noun · 78% connection

the template for protein synthesis; the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein…

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Instrumentation noun · 78% connection

The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition…

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