C1 verb औपचारिक

contraposable

/ˌkɒntrəˈpoʊz/

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

उदाहरण

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1

If you want to understand the logic, try to contrapose the statement: 'If it rains, the grass is wet' becomes 'If the grass is not wet, it did not rain'.

To understand the logic, swap and negate the parts: 'If it rains, the grass is wet' becomes 'If the grass isn't wet, it didn't rain'.

2

The philosopher sought to contrapose the central axioms of the theory to test for any internal logical inconsistencies.

The philosopher tried to invert and negate the theory's main rules to check for logical errors.

3

So, if we contrapose that idea, you're basically saying that if we don't finish this now, we'll definitely fail later.

If we look at the logical opposite, you're saying that failing to finish now leads to certain failure later.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
contraposition
Verb
contrapose
क्रिया विशेषण
contrapositively
विशेषण
contraposable
संबंधित
contrapositive
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Contra' (against/opposite) and 'Pose' (place). You are placing the 'opposite' (negated) version of the terms in the opposite order.

त्वरित क्विज़

To verify the truth of the conditional statement, the logician decided to ________ the premise.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: contrapose

उदाहरण

1

If you want to understand the logic, try to contrapose the statement: 'If it rains, the grass is wet' becomes 'If the grass is not wet, it did not rain'.

everyday

To understand the logic, swap and negate the parts: 'If it rains, the grass is wet' becomes 'If the grass isn't wet, it didn't rain'.

2

The philosopher sought to contrapose the central axioms of the theory to test for any internal logical inconsistencies.

formal

The philosopher tried to invert and negate the theory's main rules to check for logical errors.

3

So, if we contrapose that idea, you're basically saying that if we don't finish this now, we'll definitely fail later.

informal

If we look at the logical opposite, you're saying that failing to finish now leads to certain failure later.

4

In introductory logic, students are taught to contrapose a conditional 'if P then Q' to 'if not Q then not P' as a valid form of inference.

academic

Logic students learn that switching and negating 'if P then Q' to 'if not Q then not P' is a valid way to reason.

5

We need to contrapose our growth projections against the risk factors to see if the inverse logic still supports our investment.

business

We should evaluate our growth plans by looking at the negative conditions to see if the investment still makes sense.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
contraposition
Verb
contrapose
क्रिया विशेषण
contrapositively
विशेषण
contraposable
संबंधित
contrapositive

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

contrapose a statement to logically invert and negate a statement
logically contrapose to apply contraposition using formal logic
contrapose the conditional to negate and swap the parts of an 'if-then' statement
contrapose a proposition to subject a formal proposition to contraposition
contrapose the premise to test the logical inverse of an initial assumption

सामान्य वाक्यांश

contrapose the premise

to logically reverse the starting assumption

contrapose the conditional

to apply logic to an if-then statement

unable to contrapose

when a statement cannot be logically inverted

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

contraposable vs juxtapose

Juxtapose means to place things side by side for comparison, while contrapose is a specific logical operation of negating and reversing.

contraposable vs transpose

Transpose means to switch the positions of two things, but contrapose also requires the negation of those things.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The term is primarily used in the fields of mathematics, philosophy, and formal logic. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object, usually a statement or proposition.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'contrapose' when they simply mean 'contrast' or 'contradict'. Remember that contraposing a statement creates a new statement that is logically identical in truth to the original.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Contra' (against/opposite) and 'Pose' (place). You are placing the 'opposite' (negated) version of the terms in the opposite order.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'contrapositus', the past participle of 'contraponere', meaning 'to place against' or 'to set opposite'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Transitive verb: requires a direct object (e.g., 'to contrapose a theorem'). Regular conjugation: contraposes, contraposed, contraposing.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

This term is central to Western formal logic and the 'Square of Opposition', a framework used since the time of Aristotle to teach deductive reasoning.

त्वरित क्विज़

To verify the truth of the conditional statement, the logician decided to ________ the premise.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: contrapose

संबंधित शब्द

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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