two-way conditionals

[/tuː weɪ kənˈdɪʃənəlz/]
noun
condicionais bidirecionais
1. A logical structure in programming or grammar where a condition can be evaluated in both directions, typically represented by 'if and only if' statements (biconditional), where both the condition and its consequence are mutually dependent
In mathematics, a two-way conditional states that P is true if and only if Q is true.
Em matemática, um condicional bidirecional afirma que P é verdadeiro se e somente se Q é verdadeiro.
2. A grammatical or programming construct where conditions can flow or be evaluated in both forward and reverse directions
The two-way conditional in this code allows the function to work with inputs and outputs interchangeably.
O condicional bidirecional neste código permite que a função funcione com entradas e saídas de forma intercambiável.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science, mathematics, and logic education in both American and Brazilian academic contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is specific to formal logical and programming discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biconditionalif-and-only-if statementmutual conditionalequivalence conditional
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-way conditionalunidirectional conditionalsimple conditional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condicionais bidirecionais
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
condicionais bidirecionais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal logic and programming
General English (USA)
two-way conditionals
Common in computer science, mathematics, and formal logic courses

Related Words

conditional statementlogical operatorbiconditional logictruth tablelogical equivalence

Related Idioms & Phrases

if and only if
goes both ways
works in both directions
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