Definition of SORITES

sorites

Plural: sorites

Noun

  • A type of logical argument consisting of a series of premises and conclusions.
  • A series of propositions whereby each conclusion is taken as the subject of the next.
  • plural of sorite

Examples

  • His strategy was a SORITES of small plays, building to an undeniable, high-scoring conclusion.

Origin / Etymology

From the Latin sōrītēs, from the Ancient Greek σωρείτης (sōreítēs, “fallacy of the heap”), from σωρός (sōrós, “heap”).

Scrabble Score: 7

sorites: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sorites: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sorites: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

sorites: valid Words With Friends Word