analytic statement
[/ˌænəˈlɪtɪk ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: analytic statements
proposição analítica
1. In philosophy and logic, a statement whose truth value is determined by the meanings of its terms alone, rather than by facts about the world; a statement that is necessarily true by definition
The statement 'All bachelors are unmarried' is an analytic statement because the concept of being unmarried is contained within the definition of bachelor.
A proposição 'Todos os solteiros são não casados' é uma proposição analítica porque o conceito de não ser casado está contido na definição de solteiro.
2. A statement that cannot be false without contradicting itself or the definitions of the words used
In mathematics, 'All triangles have three sides' is considered an analytic statement.
Em matemática, 'Todos os triângulos têm três lados' é considerada uma proposição analítica.
This is a specialized philosophical and logical term primarily used in academic discourse. It became particularly prominent following Kant's distinction between analytic and synthetic judgments, and remains central to analytical philosophy traditions in both the United States and Europe, including Brazil's academic philosophy departments. The term reflects Western philosophical traditions that emphasize logical rigor and semantic analysis.
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