Logic Vocabulary

noun a word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun

adjective preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting

• The researcher examined the antecedent factors that led to the economic downturn.
• I'm not sure what the antecedent was for his sudden change in behavior.
• She always seems to have some drama going on, but I never know the antecedent.
• In literature, the author often includes antecedents to provide background information on the characters.

noun the state or quality of being in agreement or harmony

adjective congruent; in agreement or harmony

• The congruence of the two shapes was evident in the geometry problem.
• The congruence between their opinions made the decision easier.
• Their outfits were on point, showing congruence in their fashion sense.
• The congruence of their goals led to a successful partnership.

noun a plural form of the noun abstractum, referring to things that are abstract or conceptual in nature

• The concept of abstracta in philosophy refers to non-physical entities.
• Some people find it hard to understand abstracta like mathematical equations.
• I don't get all that talk about abstracta, it's too confusing.
• Her mind was filled with abstracta, floating around like clouds in the sky.

noun a form of consumption or usage

verb to consume or use up

• The company decided to absume the costs of the project in order to stay within budget.
• I'm not sure if I can absume all the responsibilities of this new role.
• I wish I could just absume all my homework and go out with my friends.
• The darkness seemed to absume all the light in the room, creating an eerie atmosphere.