Mathematics

Weak Mathematical Induction

Weak induction proves a statement for natural numbers by assuming it's true for the immediately preceding case. This contrasts with…

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Weak Excluded Middle in Intuitionistic Logic

The weak excluded middle asserts that for any proposition P, either P or not-P is provable. This differs from classical…

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Weak Counterexample in Intuitionistic Logic

A weak counterexample in intuitionistic logic signifies a lack of positive evidence for an instance of the law of excluded…

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Variable Assignment in Formal Logic

A variable assignment, sometimes called a variable assignment function, is a crucial interpretation in formal languages for first-order or higher-order…

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Vacuous Quantifier

A vacuous quantifier is a logical operator that does not bind any variables within its scope. An example is the…

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Upward Löwenheim–Skolem Theorem

The upward Löwenheim–Skolem theorem states that if a first-order theory has an infinite model, it has models of arbitrarily large…

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Universe of Discourse

The universe of discourse defines the scope of elements relevant to a logical or mathematical discussion. It acts as the…

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Universal Quantifier (∀)

The universal quantifier (∀) in predicate logic signifies that a statement is true for every individual within a specified domain.…

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Universal Introduction Rule in Predicate Logic

The universal introduction rule in predicate logic allows inferring a general statement about all members of a category. This is…

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Unary Function: Understanding Single-Argument Operations

A unary function takes a single input. It's fundamental in math and logic, seen in operations like negation and absolute…

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