Wywód

Wywód is a Polish noun that denotes a formal exposition of ideas expressed as a chain of reasoning and argumentation. It can refer to a lengthy speech, essay, or a section within a speech in which a thesis is defended through premises and conclusions. In rhetoric and philosophy, wywód emphasizes the logical progression of a viewpoint rather than descriptive narration.

The word derives from the verb wywodzić, meaning to derive or to deduce; the noun captures the act of drawing out conclusions from evidence.

Usage is neutral in scholarly and formal contexts, but in everyday language it can carry a pejorative nuance when describing an overly long or pedantic explanation, as in “to był długi wywód.” Related terms include rozprawa (a reasoned treatise), wykład (a lecture), and argumentacja (argumentation). In logic and philosophy, wywód denotes the structured argumentation that supports a proposition.

In literary and linguistic contexts, wywód may refer to the internal logical structure of an argument or to the manner in which a line of reasoning is presented, whether in speech or writing. The term is often used across disciplines to describe the act of presenting and substantiating a position through rational steps.

See also: Rozprawa, Wykład, Argumentacja, Dedukcja, Logika. Examples: “W swoim wywodzie przedstawił trzy główne argumenty na poparcie tezy,” and “To był długaśny wywód, ale niewiele miał wspólnego z dowodem.”