HyperDic: hysteron_proteron

English > 2 senses of the expression hysteron proteron:
NOUNcommunicationhysteron proteronreversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in 'bred and born')
cognitionhysteron proteronthe logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet / yet to be proved
English > hysteron proteron: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningreversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in 'bred and born').
Broaderrhetorical deviceA use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
English > hysteron proteron: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet / yet to be proved.
Broaderlogical fallacyA fallacy in logical argumentation

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