Logical Concepts

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun the state of being false or untrue; the quality of not being accurate or correct

  • The defense attorney presented evidence to prove the falsity of the witness's testimony.
  • I can't believe the falsity of that rumor going around school.
  • Don't listen to him, he's just spreading falsity to stir up drama.
  • The artist used abstract shapes and colors to represent the falsity of reality.

adverb used to indicate that something is required or must be done

conjunction used to introduce a conclusion or inference

  • The presence of rain clouds does not necessarily mean it will rain.
  • Just because she's studying late doesn't necessarily mean she has an exam tomorrow.
  • Eating healthy doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up junk food completely.
  • Having a lot of money doesn't necessarily mean you're happy.

verb to base or establish something on a particular principle or idea

  • The success of the project is predicated on thorough research and planning.
  • Whether we win the game is predicated on how well we play together as a team.
  • His popularity is predicated on his ability to make people laugh.
  • The stability of their relationship is predicated on honesty and trust.

noun the act of stating or affirming something about the subject of a sentence

adjective relating to or involving predication

  • The philosopher's theory of predication is based on the idea that every sentence can be broken down into a subject and a predicate.
  • I'm still trying to wrap my head around the concept of predication in grammar class.
  • I don't get why we have to learn about predication, it's so confusing.
  • In the world of marketing, predication plays a crucial role in determining consumer behavior.

noun a word or phrase that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

  • In mathematics, an absolute term is a constant term that is not dependent on any variables.
  • An absolute term is just a number that doesn't change in the equation.
  • Absolute term is like the boss of the equation, it stays the same no matter what.
  • In life, happiness can be seen as an absolute term that remains constant despite external circumstances.

adjective able to be affirmed or confirmed

  • The judge ruled that the claim was affirmable based on the evidence presented.
  • The teacher said my answer was affirmable during class.
  • My friends think my idea is totally affirmable for our project.
  • Her actions were affirmable as a sign of her commitment to the cause.