singular proposition
[ˈsɪŋɡjələr ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: proposições singulares
proposição singular
1. A proposition or statement that makes a claim about a specific individual or particular thing, as opposed to a universal claim about a class or category
The statement 'Socrates is mortal' is a singular proposition because it refers to one specific individual.
A declaração 'Sócrates é mortal' é uma proposição singular porque se refere a um indivíduo específico.
2. In logic and philosophy, a proposition that has a singular term as its subject, designating one particular object
In formal logic, 'This book is red' exemplifies a singular proposition with a demonstrative singular term.
Em lógica formal, 'Este livro é vermelho' exemplifica uma proposição singular com um termo singular demonstrativo.
3. A statement or assertion concerning one specific instance or case rather than general principles
The judge evaluated each singular proposition presented by the defendant separately.
O juiz avaliou cada proposição singular apresentada pelo réu separadamente.
This is primarily academic terminology used in philosophy, logic, and formal linguistics in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. It is rarely encountered in casual conversation and is most prevalent in university settings and scholarly publications. The term maintains the same meaning and usage across Portuguese-speaking regions.
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