Negand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Negand is a noun meaning (logic) The proposition that is to be negated.
Meaning
(logic) The proposition that is to be negated.
Example Sentences
A negation is true if and only if the negand is not true.
In a negation, the formula being negated is called the negand.
"Maisie is a rottweiler" is the negand of "Maisie is not a rottweiler."
Word Forms
- negands
Synonyms for negand
Depending on context, synonyms include negatum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include negatum, negation, negator, negative, hypernegation, nonthesis.
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