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Logical Form
BE /ˈlɒʤɪkəl fɔ:m/, AE /ˈlɑ:ʤɪkl̩ fɔ:rm/
Definition
The logical form of a sentence (or propositions or arguments) is a formal representation of ist underlying logical structure; that is, of the structure which is relevant to specifying its logical role and properties.
Examples
John loves Mary.
LOVE (j, m)
God made everything.
∀x (MAKE (g, x))
References
- Riemer, Nick. 2010. Introducing Semantics. Cambridge [et al.]: Cambridge University Press.
- http://philosophy.ucdavis.edu/people/rcmay/robert-mays-home-page/LogicalForm.html
Related Terms
- Existential Quantifier
- Logical Quantifier
- Predicate Logic (First-order Logic)
- Quantifier
- Restricted Quantifier
- Universal Quantifier
- Variable
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