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existential statement

[/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: existential statements
declaração existencial
1. A logical statement asserting the existence of at least one object satisfying a given condition or property
The existential statement 'there exists at least one prime number greater than 10' is true.
A declaração existencial 'existe pelo menos um número primo maior que 10' é verdadeira.
2. In philosophy, a statement that addresses questions of existence, being, or the nature of human existence
Sartre's existential statements challenged traditional views on human freedom and responsibility.
As declarações existenciais de Sartre desafiaram visões tradicionais sobre liberdade e responsabilidade humana.
Synonyms
existence claimexistential claimexistential assertion
Antonyms
universal statementnegation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração existencial
Standard term used in logic and philosophy texts
Portugal
afirmação existencial
Alternative term more common in Portuguese academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

existential quantifier
existential import
existential crisis
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