extra dictionem

English

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.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌɛkstɹæ dɪktɪˈɔːnɛm/

Adjective

extra dictionem (not comparable)

1. (Of a logical fallacy) Not deriving from the linguistic expression used; for a reason other than of ambiguity, division, et cetera.

Synonyms

• extradictionary

Antonyms

• in dictione