Codisjunct

/koʊˈdɪsdʒʌŋkt/ noun

Definition

In logic and set theory, a set or statement that is logically disjoined or separated from another element in a mutually exclusive relationship.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) and 'disjunct' (logically separated). A technical term used in formal logic and mathematics.

Kelly Says

In logic, 'codisjoints' force choices—you can't both stay and leave simultaneously, which is why conditional statements structure reasoning precisely.

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