Definition of subcontrary in English:

subcontrary

adjective sʌbˈkɒntrəriˌsəbˈkäntrərē

Logic dated

Denoting propositions which can both be true, but cannot both be false (e.g. some X are Y and some X are not Y).
小反对关系的，下反对关系的
Example sentencesExamples
- Paradox seems to arise when conditional statements have subcontrary statements as antecedent and consequent.
- The particular statements: I and O are subcontrary: ‘Some S are P’ and ‘Some S are not P’ can be true, but both cannot be false.
- Similarly, ‘some unicorns have horns’ and ‘some unicorns do not have horns’ are both regarded as false, and so they are not subcontrary.’
- In traditional logic the I and O statements are considered subcontrary to one another; in other words, they can both be true at the same time, but cannot both be false.
- It follows that high or low probability are contrary to necessity of opposite polarity, and subcontrary to possibility of opposite polarity.

nounPlural subcontraries sʌbˈkɒntrəriˌsəbˈkäntrərē

Logic dated

A subcontrary proposition.
Example sentencesExamples
- Again, I and O propositions are subcontrary, but not contrary or contradictory.
- Particular statements are subcontraries. ‘Some man is just’ and ‘some man is not just’ cannot be false together
- Given that traditional logicians did think the subcontraries have ‘existential import’, how do we resolve the apparent contradiction?
- The case of subcontraries will be revealed to include an unjustified presupposition in the section concerning the modern square of opposition.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin subcontrarius, translation of Greek hupenantios.

Definition of subcontrary in US English:

subcontrary

adjectiveˌsəbˈkäntrərē

Logic dated

Denoting propositions which can both be true, but cannot both be false (e.g. some X are Y and some X are not Y).
小反对关系的，下反对关系的
Example sentencesExamples
- It follows that high or low probability are contrary to necessity of opposite polarity, and subcontrary to possibility of opposite polarity.
- Paradox seems to arise when conditional statements have subcontrary statements as antecedent and consequent.
- Similarly, ‘some unicorns have horns’ and ‘some unicorns do not have horns’ are both regarded as false, and so they are not subcontrary.’
- In traditional logic the I and O statements are considered subcontrary to one another; in other words, they can both be true at the same time, but cannot both be false.
- The particular statements: I and O are subcontrary: ‘Some S are P’ and ‘Some S are not P’ can be true, but both cannot be false.

nounˌsəbˈkäntrərē

Logic dated

A subcontrary proposition.
Example sentencesExamples
- Again, I and O propositions are subcontrary, but not contrary or contradictory.
- Given that traditional logicians did think the subcontraries have ‘existential import’, how do we resolve the apparent contradiction?
- Particular statements are subcontraries. ‘Some man is just’ and ‘some man is not just’ cannot be false together
- The case of subcontraries will be revealed to include an unjustified presupposition in the section concerning the modern square of opposition.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin subcontrarius, translation of Greek hupenantios.

词汇	subcontrary
释义	Definition of subcontrary in English: subcontrary adjective sʌbˈkɒntrəriˌsəbˈkäntrərē Logic dated Denoting propositions which can both be true, but cannot both be false (e.g. some X are Y and some X are not Y). 小反对关系的，下反对关系的 Example sentencesExamples Paradox seems to arise when conditional statements have subcontrary statements as antecedent and consequent. The particular statements: I and O are subcontrary: ‘Some S are P’ and ‘Some S are not P’ can be true, but both cannot be false. Similarly, ‘some unicorns have horns’ and ‘some unicorns do not have horns’ are both regarded as false, and so they are not subcontrary.’ In traditional logic the I and O statements are considered subcontrary to one another; in other words, they can both be true at the same time, but cannot both be false. It follows that high or low probability are contrary to necessity of opposite polarity, and subcontrary to possibility of opposite polarity. nounPlural subcontraries sʌbˈkɒntrəriˌsəbˈkäntrərē Logic dated A subcontrary proposition. Example sentencesExamples Again, I and O propositions are subcontrary, but not contrary or contradictory. Particular statements are subcontraries. ‘Some man is just’ and ‘some man is not just’ cannot be false together Given that traditional logicians did think the subcontraries have ‘existential import’, how do we resolve the apparent contradiction? The case of subcontraries will be revealed to include an unjustified presupposition in the section concerning the modern square of opposition. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin subcontrarius, translation of Greek hupenantios. Definition of subcontrary in US English: subcontrary adjectiveˌsəbˈkäntrərē Logic dated Denoting propositions which can both be true, but cannot both be false (e.g. some X are Y and some X are not Y). 小反对关系的，下反对关系的 Example sentencesExamples It follows that high or low probability are contrary to necessity of opposite polarity, and subcontrary to possibility of opposite polarity. Paradox seems to arise when conditional statements have subcontrary statements as antecedent and consequent. Similarly, ‘some unicorns have horns’ and ‘some unicorns do not have horns’ are both regarded as false, and so they are not subcontrary.’ In traditional logic the I and O statements are considered subcontrary to one another; in other words, they can both be true at the same time, but cannot both be false. The particular statements: I and O are subcontrary: ‘Some S are P’ and ‘Some S are not P’ can be true, but both cannot be false. nounˌsəbˈkäntrərē Logic dated A subcontrary proposition. Example sentencesExamples Again, I and O propositions are subcontrary, but not contrary or contradictory. Given that traditional logicians did think the subcontraries have ‘existential import’, how do we resolve the apparent contradiction? Particular statements are subcontraries. ‘Some man is just’ and ‘some man is not just’ cannot be false together The case of subcontraries will be revealed to include an unjustified presupposition in the section concerning the modern square of opposition. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin subcontrarius, translation of Greek hupenantios.
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