Colligation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Colligation is a noun meaning A binding together.
Meaning
A binding together.
More Meanings
- (logic) The formulation of a general hypothesis which seeks to connect two or more facts.
- (linguistics) The co-occurrence of syntactic categories, usually within a sentence.
Example Sentences
the colligation of facts
Near-synonyms: ligation, ligature
Induction is a term applied to describe the process of a true Colligation of Facts by means of an exact and appropriate Conception.
In order to have knowledge of the physical world, we use our ideas and concepts as the "thread" on which we string the facts about the world, the "pearls." We do this by a process Whewell called colligation.
Word Forms
- colligations
Synonyms for colligation
Depending on context, synonyms include ligation, ligature.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collation, coagmentation, alligation, ligation, collineation, intercoiling.
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