middle term

Definition of Middle Term in English :

1. middle term

the term in a syllogism that is common to both premises and excluded from the conclusion

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Middle Term

noun

logic

the term that appears in both the major and minor premises of a syllogism, but not in the conclusion

. Also called: mean, middle

the term appearing in both premises of a syllogism but not in the conclusion

n. Abbr. M
Logic

The term in a syllogism presented in both premises but not appearing in the conclusion.