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principle of excluded middle

principle of excluded middle is the alternative form of law of excluded middle.

Meaning of law of excluded middle

Noun

law of excluded middle

  1. A logical principle which states all statements must be either true or false, i.e. in symbols: P∨¬P.
    Synonyms:
    LEM

Questions about principle of excluded middle

What is principle of excluded middle the alternative form of?
Principle of excluded middle is the alternative form of law of excluded middle.

Words near principle of excluded middle in the dictionary

  1. principium
  2. principium individuationis
  3. principle
  4. principle of charity
  5. principle of contradiction
  6. principle of excluded middle
  7. principle of explosion
  8. principle of indifference
  9. principle of insufficient reason
  10. principle of least action
  11. principle of least astonishment

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