Tag: linguistic

Numerical Quantifiers in Logic and Language

Numerical quantifiers specify exact quantities for predicates, like 'exactly three' or 'at…

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Liar Sentence

A liar sentence asserts its own falsity, like 'This sentence is false.'…

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Indefinite Descriptions

An indefinite description refers to any member of a class, not a…

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Geach-Kaplan Sentence

A sentence type probing philosophy of language and logic. It highlights issues…

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Factivity in Linguistics and Philosophy

Factivity is a linguistic property where verbs or expressions presuppose the truth…

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Definite Descriptions: Identifying Uniqueness in Language

A definite description is a linguistic phrase that uniquely identifies a specific…

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De Dicto vs. De Re: Understanding Linguistic Reference

De dicto refers to how a statement attributes a property to a…

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Polysemy: Understanding Words with Multiple Meanings

Polysemy refers to a single word having multiple related meanings. Explore its…

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Metaplasm: Understanding Linguistic and Biological Transformations

Metaplasm refers to changes in the form or structure of words or…

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Lexical Density Test

A lexical density test measures the ratio of content words to function…

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