axiom scheme

noun

A formula in the language of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.

Meanings

nounaxiom scheme (plural axiom schemes)

plural axiom schemes

  1. human sciencesA formula in the language of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.

    Synonyms: axiom schema

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA formula in the language of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.

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