Apodictical

/ˌæpɒˈdɪktɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to apodictic; expressed or proved with absolute logical certainty and necessity.

Etymology

From 'apodictic' plus '-al,' used interchangeably with 'apodictic' in formal logic and philosophy to describe undeniable truths.

Kelly Says

Adding '-al' to 'apodictic' is a stylistic choice—both 'apodictic' and 'apodictical' mean the same thing, just like we might say 'historic' or 'historical' without really changing the meaning.

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