epagoge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The adducing of particular examples so as to lead to a universal conclusion; the argument by induction.

Pronunciation

/ɛpəˈɡəʊɡiː/

Word forms

epagoge

Etymology

From Latin epagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἐπᾰγωγή (epăgōgḗ, “a bringing in”). See epact.

Derived words

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