extra dictionem en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛkstɹæ dɪktɪˈɔːnɛm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin extra dictionem, translation of Ancient Greek ἔξω τῆς λέξεως (éxō tês léxeōs), which appears in chapter 4 of Aristotle’s Sophistical Refutations.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, qualifier:Of a logical fallacy) Not deriving from the linguistic expression used; for a reason other than of ambiguity, division, et cetera.