propositional content
[/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənəl ˈkɒntɛnt/]
nounpl: propositional contents
conteúdo proposicional
1. The semantic content of a proposition; the abstract meaning or information conveyed by a sentence or statement that can be evaluated as true or false
The propositional content of 'It is raining' remains the same regardless of who utters it.
O conteúdo proposicional de 'Está chovendo' permanece o mesmo independentemente de quem o expressa.
2. In philosophy of language and logic, the core meaning that can be asserted, denied, or questioned in a statement
Both 'The cat is on the mat' and 'Is the cat on the mat?' share the same propositional content.
Tanto 'O gato está no tapete' quanto 'O gato está no tapete?' compartilham o mesmo conteúdo proposicional.
3. In cognitive science, the information or meaning that is mentally represented when understanding a sentence or utterance
The propositional content is what gets stored in memory when we comprehend a statement.
O conteúdo proposicional é o que fica armazenado na memória quando compreendemos uma afirmação.
This is a technical term predominantly used in academic contexts, particularly in philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence research. Both English and Portuguese-speaking academic communities use these terms with identical meanings. It reflects the international nature of formal logic and philosophy discourse. Understanding propositional content is fundamental to debates about meaning, truth, and mental representation in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the propositional content of a speech act
distinguish between propositional content and force
extract the propositional content
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