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An expression containing algebraic symbols that serve to represent words or other elements of a sentence or proposition
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propositional function — n. Logic an expression containing at least one variable, that becomes a proposition when a constant is substituted for the variable (Ex.: x is a man) … English World dictionary
propositional function — Logic. See sentential function. [1900 05] * * * Sentencelike expression that may be thought of as obtained from a sentence by substituting variables for constants occurring in the sentence. For example, x was a parent of y may be thought of as… … Universalium
propositional function — The concept introduced by Frege of a function taking a number of names as arguments, and delivering one proposition as the value. The idea is that ‘ x loves y ’ is a propositional function, which yields the proposition ‘John loves Mary’ for those … Philosophy dictionary
propositional function — noun 1. : sentential function 2. : something that is designated or expressed by a sentential function * * * Logic. See sentential function. [1900 05] * * * propositional function, 1. a combination of two or more propositions whose truth or… … Useful english dictionary
propositional function — noun Date: 1903 1. sentential function 2. something that is designated or expressed by a sentential function … New Collegiate Dictionary
propositional function — proposi′tional func′tion n. pho sentential function • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
Function (mathematics) — f(x) redirects here. For the band, see f(x) (band). Graph of example function, In mathematics, a function associates one quantity, the a … Wikipedia
propositional — See proposition. * * * (as used in expressions) propositional attitude propositional calculus propositional function * * * … Universalium
function — /fungk sheuhn/, n. 1. the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role. 2. any ceremonious public or social gathering or occasion. 3. a factor related to or… … Universalium
Propositional calculus — In mathematical logic, a propositional calculus or logic (also called sentential calculus or sentential logic) is a formal system in which formulas of a formal language may be interpreted as representing propositions. A system of inference rules… … Wikipedia
