"negand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: negands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} negand (plural negands)
  1. (logic) The proposition that is to be negated. Categories (topical): Logic Synonyms: negatum Coordinate_terms: negate, negation
    Sense id: en-negand-en-noun-bcSXzJgq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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