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Induction on Well-Formed Formulas

A formal logic and mathematics proof technique. It verifies properties for basic formulas and ensures they are maintained through operations…

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Incompleteness in Logic and Mathematics

The property of a logical or mathematical system where not all true statements can be proven within the system's own…

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Gödel Sentence

A self-referential sentence in formal systems, a Gödel sentence demonstrates incompleteness theorems by asserting its own unprovability within that system.…

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Truth-Value Glut

A truth-value glut arises in formal semantics when a theory assigns multiple truth values to a single sentence, often due…

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Game-Theoretic Semantics

Game-theoretic semantics interprets linguistic meaning via games between verifier and falsifier. It focuses on the interactive process used to establish…

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Understanding Formulas in Formal Languages

A formula is a true or false expression in a formal language. It uses variables and logical connectives to construct…

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Formation Rules in Formal Languages

Formation rules define the syntax of a formal language, dictating how basic symbols combine to create valid, well-formed formulas. These…

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Formal System

A formal system is a set of symbols and rules for manipulating them, used to derive statements or theorems in…

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Formal Semantics

Formal semantics explores the connection between formal systems, particularly in logic and linguistics, and their conceptual or referential meanings. It…

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Formal Proof Explained

A formal proof is a rigorous demonstration of truth within a formal system. Each step is precisely justified by a…

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