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system of logic

system of logic

7.0
A set of rules and ideas used to decide if an argument is correct
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de lógica
  • Philosophers often debate about the strengths of different systems of logic for analyzing arguments.

Examples

  • In mathematics, a sound system of logic is essential for deriving valid proofs and conclusions.

  • Put forth a closed system of logic.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Godel wanted to use logic and mathematics to answer questions about the very system of logic and mathematics.

  • The professor introduced a new system of logic that helps students better understand deductive reasoning.

Synonyms

logic
vssystem of logic
375 3.8

A set of reasons that explains why something was done or said

is a structured set of rules used to analyze and deduce arguments
formal system
vssystem of logic
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A set of symbols and rules that people use to make and check proofs in logic

is broader, applying to general principles and rules for reasoning
formal logic
vssystem of logic
  • Specialized
1 6.7

The study of rules that show when an argument is valid

is a set of practical rules used to analyze and deduce arguments and proofs
logical system
vssystem of logic
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A set of rules and methods for making correct conclusions

focuses on analyzing and deducing in arguments and formal proofs

How Powerful

predicate calculus
  • Specialized
9.9
system of logic
  • Specialized
7.0
reasoner
  • Specialized
1 7.9
prover
  • Specialized
7.5
checking program
  • Specialized
4.2

Surface Forms

system of logic singular
systems of logic plural

Morphology

system + of + logic

The meaning is directly compositional: 'system' (a set of rules) combined with 'of' (relating/pertaining to) + 'logic' (study of valid inference) yields 'a set of rules/principles for logic.' This noun + of + noun pattern is regular and cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

System of logic comes from the image of a well-made machine: a system is like parts that fit and work together, and logic are the rules that make those parts move in the right way. So system of logic means 'a set of rules for thinking and proving ideas'.