Propositional
adjective
Related to or in the form of a proposition, which states something as true or false.
In propositional logic, each statement is either true or false with no in-between.

Often appears as...
- propositional logic
- propositional statement
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Of or concerning the part of grammar that deals with the structure of sentences and phrases.
Propositional phrases often begin sentences and provide context for the subject and verb.

Often appears as...
- propositional phrase
- propositional object
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to or in the form of a proposition, which states something as true or false.
In propositional logic, each statement is either true or false with no in-between.

Often appears as...
- propositional logic
- propositional statement
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Of or concerning the part of grammar that deals with the structure of sentences and phrases.
Propositional phrases often begin sentences and provide context for the subject and verb.

Often appears as...
- propositional phrase
- propositional object
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

True or False
The word 'propositional' describes statements that are clearly either true or false, without any gray areas.

Propositional assertions do not allow for maybe; they're black or white.
Logic Basis
'Propositional' is commonly used in logic and mathematics, where precision and clarity are essential.

Her research in propositional calculus laid the groundwork for complex logical theories.
Debating Clarity
Using 'propositional' can strengthen arguments by presenting clear positions that can be debated.

The speaker's propositional clarity made for a compelling and decisive debate.
True or False
The word 'propositional' describes statements that are clearly either true or false, without any gray areas.

Propositional assertions do not allow for maybe; they're black or white.
Logic Basis
'Propositional' is commonly used in logic and mathematics, where precision and clarity are essential.

Her research in propositional calculus laid the groundwork for complex logical theories.
Debating Clarity
Using 'propositional' can strengthen arguments by presenting clear positions that can be debated.

The speaker's propositional clarity made for a compelling and decisive debate.
True or False
The word 'propositional' describes statements that are clearly either true or false, without any gray areas.

Propositional assertions do not allow for maybe; they're black or white.
Logic Basis
'Propositional' is commonly used in logic and mathematics, where precision and clarity are essential.

Her research in propositional calculus laid the groundwork for complex logical theories.
Debating Clarity
Using 'propositional' can strengthen arguments by presenting clear positions that can be debated.

The speaker's propositional clarity made for a compelling and decisive debate.
Compare with
affirmativeassertivecategoricaldeclarativeexplicitindicativeinformativeliterarily
Quote examples
Samuel P. Huntington
American Sociologist
We really only came around to accepting and integrating the propositional dimension of identity into a concept of ourselves at the time of the American Revolution.

Quote examples
Samuel P. Huntington
American Sociologist
We really only came around to accepting and integrating the propositional dimension of identity into a concept of ourselves at the time of the American Revolution.

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