superaltern

[soo-per-awl-tern]

su·per·al·tern

[soo-per-awl-tern]
noun Logic.
a universal proposition that is the basis for the immediate inference of a corresponding particular proposition.

Origin:
1920–25; super- + (sub)altern
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Superaltern is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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