"logical constant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: logical constants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} logical constant (plural logical constants)
  1. (logic) A word or phrase which has an invariant logical meaning and which is useful for forming argument forms. Categories (topical): Logic Hyponyms: logical connective Related terms: syncategorematic, logical connective
    Sense id: en-logical_constant-en-noun-UoAXIHPH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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