Undistributed Middle Term
When one part of an argument doesn't properly overlap with another portion of the argument, an undistributed or incorrectly distributed middle term can result.
Example:Â
All Bigfoots eat chickens.Â
Mr. Spagnolo's favorite food is chicken wings.Â
Mr. Spagnolo is a Bigfoot.Â
Example:Â
Mr. Spagnolo has big ears.Â
All dogs have big ears.Â
Mr. Spagnolo is a dog.Â