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modus tollens

Noun CEFR B2

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

uncountable

Equivalents

Françaismodus tollens
DeutschModus tollens
Portuguêsmodus tollens
1 more languages
Íslenskaneitunarháttur

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.
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See also

modus vivendi Mody Modzelewski Moe Moe South Moebius

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