modus morons

English

Alternative forms

  • Modus Morons

Etymology

Pseudo-Latinism, derived from modus (“mode”) +‎ English moron, literally “moron mode”, by analogy with modus ponens and modus tollens.

Noun

modus morons

  1. (logic) An invalid argument, which has this form:
    1. If P, then Q.
    2. Q.
    3. Therefore P.
    Synonym: affirming the consequent
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