schematic variable

noun

A variable that appears in an axiom schema and ranges over formulas, distinguished from the variables of the axiom schema that are quantified over and that range over the individuals of the universe of discourse.

Meanings

nounschematic variable (plural schematic variables)

plural schematic variables

  1. human sciencesA variable that appears in an axiom schema and ranges over formulas, distinguished from the variables of the axiom schema that are quantified over and that range over the individuals of the universe of discourse.
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