dominoiwould
Dominoiwould is a coined term used in online discourse to describe a rhetorical pattern in which a speaker frames a hypothetical sequence of events as a domino-like cascade that would occur if a proposed action were taken. The term can function as a noun or a verb and emphasizes perceived inevitability of subsequent consequences.
Etymology: The word blends domino, referring to cascading tiles, with would, signaling hypotheticality. It appears in
Usage: In practice, users label lines of argument as dominoiwould to signal that the highlighted consequences
Origin and spread: Origin lies in online debate circles that favor structured hypothetical reasoning. The term
Reception and variations: Reception is mixed; supporters see it as a concise label for a common argumentative
See also: domino effect, thought experiment, hypothetical scenario, rhetorical device.