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Revision as of 01:38, 24 June 2016
Logical Operator (Propositional Connective)
BE /ˈlɒʤɪkəl ˈɒpəreɪtə/, AE /ˈlɑ:ʤɪkl̩ ˈɑpəˌreɪtər/
Definition
The elements (symbols) which join two statements into a composite statement.
Also called propositional connective.
Examples
Logical symbols:
&: Logical symbol for conjunction (and)
⊃: Logical symbol for material conditional (if...then)
V: Logical symbol for inclusive disjunction (or)
x-or: Logical symbol for exclusive disjunction (or)
¬: Logical symbol for negation (not)
References
- Gregory, Howard. 2000. Semantics. Language Workbook. London/New York: Rutledge.
- Riemer, Nick. 2010. Introducing Semantics. Cambridge [et al.]: Cambridge University Press.
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