conservative extension

noun

An extension of a logical theory such that every theorem expressible in the original theory is also derivable within the original theory.

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Meanings

nounconservative extension (plural conservative extensions)

plural conservative extensions

  1. human sciencesAn extension of a logical theory such that every theorem expressible in the original theory is also derivable within the original theory.
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