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单词 obvert
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Definition of obvert in English:

obvert

verb əbˈvəːtəbˈvərt
[with object]Logic
  • Alter (a proposition) so as to infer another proposition with a contradictory predicate, e.g. ‘no men are immortal’ to ‘all men are mortal’.

    〔逻〕反换(命题)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In response to growing concern and upon the advice of a specially appointed committee, the rule was obverted.
    • An original statement is obverted, the result is converted and that result is obverted again.

Derivatives

  • obversion

  • noun
    Logic
    • Obversion always works if it's done right.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Determine which of the three new moves: conversion, contraposition or obversion has taken place between the premise and conclusion of the argument.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense 'turn something until it is facing'): from Latin obvertere, from ob- 'towards' + vertere 'to turn'.

Definition of obvert in US English:

obvert

verbəbˈvərt
[with object]Logic
  • Alter (a proposition) so as to infer another proposition with a contradictory predicate, e.g., “no men are immortal” to “all men are mortal.”.

    〔逻〕反换(命题)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • An original statement is obverted, the result is converted and that result is obverted again.
    • In response to growing concern and upon the advice of a specially appointed committee, the rule was obverted.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense ‘turn something until it is facing’): from Latin obvertere, from ob- ‘towards’ + vertere ‘to turn’.

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