Peirce arrow

noun

The downward arrow symbol ↓ denoting the NOR operation.

Meanings

nounPeirce arrow (plural Peirce arrows)

plural Peirce arrows

  1. human sciencesThe downward arrow symbol ↓ denoting the NOR operation.

    Synonyms: Quine dagger

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe downward arrow symbol ↓ denoting the NOR operation.

Also see

Origin

Named after Charles Sanders Peirce.

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APA

Peirce arrow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Peirce%20arrow

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Chicago

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