Glossary:Logical Form

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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))

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