particular proposition

Other forms: particular propositions

Definitions of particular proposition
  1. noun
    (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
    synonyms: particular
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    antonyms:
    universal proposition
    (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
    type of:
    proposition
    (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
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