one-way implications
[/wʌn weɪ ɪmˌplɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: one-way implications
implicações unidirecionais
1. A logical or causal relationship where if statement A is true, statement B must be true, but the reverse is not necessarily true (A → B, but not B → A)
The statement 'if it rains, the ground gets wet' has one-way implications; wet ground does not necessarily mean it rained.
A afirmação 'se chover, o chão fica molhado' tem implicações unidirecionais; chão molhado não necessariamente significa que choveu.
2. In logic and mathematics, a conditional statement where the truth of the antecedent guarantees the truth of the consequent, but not vice versa
Being a dog has one-way implications for being an animal; all dogs are animals, but not all animals are dogs.
Ser um cachorro tem implicações unidirecionais para ser um animal; todos os cães são animais, mas nem todos os animais são cães.
3. In everyday contexts, consequences or effects that flow in only one direction
Quitting your job has one-way implications for your income; you lose money, but finding a new job doesn't guarantee you get back what you lost.
Sair do seu emprego tem implicações unidirecionais para sua renda; você perde dinheiro, mas encontrar um novo emprego não garante que você recupere o que perdeu.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, logical, and mathematical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It's essential in philosophy, computer science, and formal logic education. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in university-level mathematics and logic courses. The concept reflects universal logical principles used across both cultures.
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