"◊" meaning in All languages combined

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Symbol [Translingual]

Etymology: The use of this notation in modal logic was developed by C.I. Lewis. Head templates: {{head|mul|symbol}} ◊
  1. (logic, unfilled) possibility, possible, possibly Categories (topical): Logic Synonyms (modal operator denoting possibility): M
    Sense id: en-◊-mul-symbol-lh5jsQfe Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences Disambiguation of 'modal operator denoting possibility': 64 5 5 16 10
  2. (set theory) the diamond principle Categories (topical): Set theory
    Sense id: en-◊-mul-symbol-rXf9Bffz Topics: mathematics, sciences, set-theory
  3. (calculator) subtotal
    Sense id: en-◊-mul-symbol-1ld-le-6
  4. (traffic) high-occupancy vehicle lane, bus lane
    Sense id: en-◊-mul-symbol-m~qC2TOC Categories (other): Translingual entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 9 7 4 62 17 Topics: traffic, transport
  5. (botany, unfilled) sex unknown Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-◊-mul-symbol-VVF5zHWE Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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