universal proposition
- noun
- /ˌjunɪˈvɜrsəl ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
- Specialized
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proposición universal
- Its products were "universal propositions, self-evident truths, and naturally known certitudes" about human nature.
Or is there any kind of universal proposition being put forward to create a standard?
- Or is there any kind of universal proposition being put forward to create a standard?
Examples
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In logic, a universal proposition is a statement that applies to every member of a defined category.
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Or is there any kind of universal proposition being put forward to create a standard?
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Since an empirical argument in favor of a metaphysical, ergo universal proposition is impossible by definition, the argument must be metaphysical.
Blog text (27) -
Supreme among these is the pursuit of truth, conceived as abstract and universal propositions, and to which is allied the establishment of facts, which must be as independent as possible of the predispositions of the investigator.
Academic text (1991) -
The philosopher argued that all ethical theories can be reduced to a few universal propositions that guide moral reasoning.
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A classic example of a universal proposition is the statement, "All humans are mortal."
Antonyms
- Specialized
A statement that says something about only some members of a group
How General
- Specialized
410
3.4
12
6.5
258
2.8
∞
2.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a proposition that holds for all members of a class' is directly and compositionally derived from 'universal' (true in all contexts) + 'proposition' (a statement). This is a straightforward adjective+noun combination with only a mild technical/logical nuance, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Universal proposition comes from a simple image: a sign that says 'All students must wear hats'. So, universal means 'for all' and proposition is a statement, so the phrase means a statement that says something about every person or thing in a group.