The plural form of epicheirema; multiple arguments or syllogisms that include explanations for their premises.
Greek plural of epicheirema, formed by adding the -ta ending typical of Greek neuter plural nouns. Maintains the same root structure: epi- + cheirēma.
In ancient Greek texts, you'd encounter complex chains of these enriched arguments stacked together, making the logic transparent rather than hidden. Medieval scholars loved epicheiremata because they showed off both logical rigor and rhetorical skill at the same time.
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