if-then statements
[ɪf ðɛn ˈsteɪtmənts]
nounpl: if-then statements
proposições condicionais / declarações se-então
1. A logical statement consisting of a hypothesis (if-clause) and a conclusion (then-clause), where the conclusion follows logically from the hypothesis
The if-then statement 'If it rains, then the ground will be wet' establishes a logical relationship between two propositions.
A proposição condicional 'Se chover, então o solo ficará molhado' estabelece uma relação lógica entre duas proposições.
2. In mathematics and logic, a conditional statement denoted as 'If P, then Q' (P → Q), where P is the antecedent and Q is the consequent
In geometry, if-then statements are used to prove theorems: 'If a figure is a square, then it has four equal sides.'
Em geometria, proposições condicionais são usadas para provar teoremas: 'Se uma figura é um quadrado, então ela tem quatro lados iguais.'
3. In programming and computer science, a conditional statement that executes code based on whether a condition is true or false
The if-then statement in the code reads: 'If the user clicks the button, then display the message.'
A declaração se-então no código lê: 'Se o usuário clicar no botão, então exiba a mensagem.'
If-then statements are fundamental concepts taught in Brazilian and American mathematics curricula, particularly in geometry and logic courses. In technology and programming contexts, they are essential for understanding conditional logic across both cultures. The term is used interchangeably in academic settings in both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
if and only if (biconditional)
necessary and sufficient condition
cause and effect relationship
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