logical statement

[ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: logical statements
declaração lógica
1. A sentence or proposition that is either true or false, used in logic and mathematics to express a claim that can be verified or refuted
The logical statement 'All cats are animals' is true.
A declaração lógica 'Todos os gatos são animais' é verdadeira.
2. In formal logic, a well-formed formula that expresses a complete thought and can be assigned a truth value
In computer programming, an if statement evaluates a logical statement to determine which code to execute.
Na programação de computadores, uma declaração if avalia uma declaração lógica para determinar qual código executar.
3. A proposition used in arguments or proofs to establish conclusions based on logical reasoning
The logical statement serves as the premise in this syllogism.
A declaração lógica serve como premissa neste silogismo.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and computational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in mathematics, philosophy, and computer science courses. The concept is fundamental to formal education and professional fields requiring analytical thinking.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
propositionlogical propositionstatementassertionclaim
Antonyms / Antônimos
paradoxcontradictionlogical fallacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração lógica
standard term used in academic and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
declaração lógica
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
proposição lógica
alternative term more common in academic circles
Portugal
afirmação lógica
slightly different terminology preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

logictruth valuevaliditypremiseconclusionboolean logicsyllogismargument

Related Idioms & Phrases

it follows logically that...
by logical extension
logically speaking
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