Pronunciation: /ˌkɑntrəpəˈzɪʃən/
noun the act or process of placing in contrast or opposition
A1 Contraposition means the relationship between two propositions where the truth of one requires the falsity of the other.
A2 In logic, contraposition is a method of inference that involves switching the subject and predicate of a proposition and negating both.
B1 Understanding contraposition is essential in formal logic as it helps in determining the validity of arguments.
B2 The concept of contraposition is often used in mathematical proofs to establish the equivalence of statements.
C1 Contraposition is a fundamental principle in symbolic logic that allows for the transformation of logical statements while preserving their truth value.
C2 Proficient logicians are adept at employing contraposition effectively to analyze and construct complex logical arguments.
formal In logic, contraposition is a valid form of argument that involves switching the subject and predicate of a conditional statement.
informal Contraposition basically means flipping the parts of a 'if-then' statement around to make a new statement.
slang Contraposition is like doing a switcheroo with the parts of a sentence to make a different sentence.
figurative Just like how contraposition in logic involves rearranging statements, sometimes in life we need to change our perspective to see things differently.
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