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Meaning of modus tollendo ponens | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

“1. Either P or Q.”
“2. non-P.”
“3. Therefore, Q.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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