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superaltern
[
soo-per-
awl
-tern
]
su·per·al·tern
/
ˌsu
pərˈɔl
tərn
/
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[
soo-per-
awl
-tern
]
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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
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ort
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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