What is an Enthymeme? The relationship between two or more assertions, more specifically the connection between reasons and conclusions. The mixture of ideas in such a way that there are reasons supporting the conclusion. In the seperation of reasons and conclusions it is clear that you can almost always imply either "because" or "therefore" in between the assertions. Which one all depends on the of the ideas. Enthymemes can be broken down into a conclusion, an assumption, and a stated reason.


Example of an Enthymeme: The bull should not be allowed in the china shop. It is almost certain that he will destroy all the valuables in and around his path.