Enthymeme
Enthymeme , noun
[Greek {not transcribed}, from {not transcribed} to keep in mind, consider; {not transcribed} in + {not transcribed} mind, soul.]
(Logic) An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted; as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble.