Meaning of modus tollendo tollens | Babel Free
Definitions
A valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is infirmed, thereby entailing the infirmation of the consequent. Modus tollendo tollens has the form
uncountable
Examples
“1. If non-P, then non-Q.”
“2. non-P.”
“3. Therefore, non-Q.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.