An indicative conditional expresses factual implications or predictions about real situations. It differs from counterfactuals, focusing on what is or…
Indexicals are words like 'I,' 'here,' and 'now' whose meaning changes depending on who is speaking, where they are, and…
A truth-value gap occurs when a statement lacks a definite truth value (true or false). This concept is crucial in…
Game-theoretic semantics interprets linguistic meaning via games between verifier and falsifier. It focuses on the interactive process used to establish…
Factivity is a linguistic property where verbs or expressions presuppose the truth of a proposition. It's crucial for understanding knowledge,…
A definite description is a linguistic phrase that uniquely identifies a specific person, place, or thing. Often signaled by the…