logical notation
- noun
- /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl noʊˈteɪʃən/
- Specialized
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notación lógica
- Computer scientists rely on logical notation to formalize algorithms and proofs.
Examples
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Students often struggle to understand logical notation in introductory logic courses.
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The philosopher explained the argument using standard logical notation.
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I learned about logical notation in my philosophy class.
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Understanding logical notations is crucial for studying mathematics.
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Computer scientists rely on logical notation to formalize algorithms and proofs.
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Students often struggle to understand logical notation in introductory logic courses.
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The philosopher explained the argument using standard logical notation.
Synonyms
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A system of signs used to show music or math
A set of symbols that shows numbers or ideas, for example in music and math
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjectival-noun combination where 'logical' specifies the domain of 'notation' — i.e., the system of symbols used for logic — so its meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English modifier + head structure, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
The term logical notation comes from the idea of using simple marks and signs to write thinking clearly. Logical means about reasoning and notation means the marks used to write it, so it means 'a system of symbols to show logical ideas'.