"vel" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin vel (“or”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|vel||or}} Latin vel (“or”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} vel
  1. (logic) The ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or, which is a logical connective. Related terms: vel non
    Sense id: en-vel-en-noun-aFwG5bpC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 27 entries, Pages with entries, Logic Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
     
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