SINGULAR PROPOSITION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Singular Proposition.
Singular Proposition - as a noun
A proposition having as its subject a singular term, or a common term limited to an individual by means of a singular sign.
Example: "A singular proposition is to be contrasted with a general proposition, which is not about any particular individual, and a particularized proposition, which is about a particular individual but does not contain that individual as a constituent."
Example Sentences
"The philosopher argued that a singular proposition is a statement that asserts or denies something about a single object or individual."
"In logic, a singular proposition is usually represented by a subject-term followed by a verb and a predicate-term."
"According to the theory of direct reference, a singular proposition refers directly to one particular object or individual."
"In a debate, it is important to clearly express a singular proposition to avoid ambiguity."
"The logician explained that a singular proposition can be true or false depending on the corresponding state of affairs."
