"inference rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: inference rules [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} inference rule (plural inference rules)
  1. (logic, proof theory) A rule for combining (or modifying) well-formed formulas of a formal language in a truth-preserving manner (to yield new well-formed formulas). Wikipedia link: rule of inference Categories (topical): Logic Hyponyms: modus ponens, modus tollens, existential instantiation Holonyms: formal system
    Sense id: en-inference_rule-en-noun-1VuEcItb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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