SENTENTIAL FUNCTION
(noun)Definitions
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Sentential Function.
Sentential Function - as a noun
Formal expression containing variables; becomes a sentence when variables are replaced by constants
Example Sentences
"In logic, a sentential function is a formula that contains an open sentence and becomes a sentence when all its free variables are replaced by specific arguments."
"The use of sentential functions helps to express general statements by using variables as placeholders for specific objects."
"A sentential function may or may not be true depending on the specific values assigned to its variables."
"The truth value of a sentential function can be determined when the values of all its variables are provided."
"The interpretation of a sentential function depends on the domain of discourse and the meanings assigned to the predicate symbols."