CONTRAPOSITION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Contraposition.
Contraposition - as a noun
The statement of the form "if not q then not p", given the statement "if p then q".
Opposition; contrast.
Example Sentences
"In contraposition, if statement A implies statement B, then the negation of statement B implies the negation of statement A."
"To prove a statement using contraposition, one must show that its contrapositive statement is true."
"The contraposition of the statement 'If it is raining, then the ground is wet' is 'If the ground is not wet, then it is not raining'."
"Understanding contraposition is essential in studying mathematical logic and proofs."
"The contraposition of a statement can sometimes be easier to prove than the original statement."
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Is CONTRAPOSITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contraposition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRAPOSITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CONTRAPOSITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contraposition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRAPOSITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
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Yes, contraposition is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRAPOSITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.