propositional variable

noun

A variable that can either be true or false.

“A propositional variable is typically a letter (possibly with a subscripted number) whose truth value is contingent upon some interpretation or valuation.”

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Meanings

nounpropositional variable (plural propositional variables)

plural propositional variables

  1. human sciencesA variable that can either be true or false.

    A propositional variable is typically a letter (possibly with a subscripted number) whose truth value is contingent upon some interpretation or valuation.

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