Meaning of modus tollens | Babel Free
Definitions
A valid form of argument in which the consequent of a conditional proposition is denied, thus implying the denial of the antecedent. Modus tollens has this form
Equivalents
Examples
“1. If P, then Q.”
“2. Not Q.”
“3. Therefore, not P.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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