second-order logic

noun

A formal system which extends first-order logic by allowing quantification over relations between members of the universe.

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Meanings

nounsecond-order logic (usually uncountable, plural second-order logics)

plural second-order logics

  1. uncountableusuallyA formal system which extends first-order logic by allowing quantification over relations between members of the universe.

Translations

Polish logika drugiego rzędu
  • logika drugiego rzędufirst-order logic extended by quantification over relations
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