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classical conditionals

[/ˈklæsɪkəl kənˈdɪʃənəlz/]
noun
condicionais clássicos
1. In logic and linguistics, conditional statements that follow the rules of classical logic, typically structured as 'if-then' propositions where the truth value depends on the antecedent and consequent.
Classical conditionals follow the law of excluded middle, where a statement must be either true or false.
Os condicionais clássicos seguem a lei do terceiro excluído, onde uma declaração deve ser verdadeira ou falsa.
2. In grammar, verb forms used to express hypothetical or counterfactual situations, particularly the past conditional and present conditional tenses.
In English, 'would' and 'should' are used in classical conditionals to express hypothetical situations.
Em português, 'seria' e 'teria' são usados em condicionais clássicos para expressar situações hipotéticas.
Synonyms
conditional statementsif-then statementsmaterial conditionals
Antonyms
non-classical conditionalsparaconsistent conditionalsrelevant conditionals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condicionais clássicos
Standard usage in logic and grammar education
Portugal
condicionais clássicos
Formal usage in academic and logical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

if-then logic
material implication
truth conditions
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