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modus ponens

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is affirmed, thereby entailing the affirmation of the consequent. Modus ponens has the form

uncountable

Equivalents

Françaismodus ponens
Portuguêsmodus ponens

Examples

“1. If P, then Q.”
“2. P.”
“3. Therefore, Q.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

modus procedendi modus tollendo ponens modus tollendo tollens modus tollens modus vivendi Mody

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