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matter of a syllogism — logic 1. : the propositions of a syllogism especially when contrasted with the form called also proximate matter 2. : the terms of a syllogism called also remote matter … Useful english dictionary
Proximate cause — For the notion of proximate cause in other disciplines, see Proximate and ultimate causation. For causation in English law, see Causation in English law … Wikipedia
Proximate cause — Cause Cause (k[add]z), n. [F. cause, fr. L. causa. Cf. {Cause}, v., {Kickshaw}.] 1. That which produces or effects a result; that from which anything proceeds, and without which it would not exist. [1913 Webster] Cause is substance exerting its… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
proximate analysis — n in the case of coal and coke, the determination, by prescribed methods, of moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon (by difference), and ash. DISCUSSION Unless otherwise specified, the term proximate analysis does not include determinations of… … Coke&Coal Terminology
Proximate Analysis — A commonly used analysis for reporting fuel properties; may be on a dry (moisture free) basis, as fired , or on an ash and moisture free basis. Fractions usually reported include: volatile matter, fixed carbon, moisture, ash, and heating value… … Energy terms
Hylomorphism — This article is about the concept of hylomorphism in Aristotelian philosophy. For the concept in computer science, see Hylomorphism (computer science). Part of a series on … Wikipedia
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Sacrifice of the Mass — • The word Mass (missa) first established itself as the general designation for the Eucharistic Sacrifice in the West after the time of Pope Gregory the Great, the early Church having used the expression the breaking of bread (fractio panis) or… … Catholic encyclopedia
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