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proper proposition

[ˈprɑpər prɑpəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: proper propositions
proposição própria
1. In logic and mathematics, a proposition that is a proper subset of another proposition or a statement that has a specific, well-defined meaning within a formal system
In formal logic, a proper proposition must be either true or false, with no middle ground.
Em lógica formal, uma proposição própria deve ser ou verdadeira ou falsa, sem meio termo.
2. In philosophy, a proposition that relates to a specific object or individual rather than to a universal class
The statement 'Socrates is wise' is a proper proposition because it refers to a specific individual.
A afirmação 'Sócrates é sábio' é uma proposição própria porque se refere a um indivíduo específico.
Synonyms
singular propositionindividual propositionspecific statement
Antonyms
universal propositiongeneral propositionimproper proposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposição própria
Standard usage in logic and mathematics contexts
Portugal
proposição própria
Used in formal logical and philosophical discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

a matter of proper proposition
in proper proposition
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