Conjunction
From Encyclopedia of Mathematics
The logical operation used for forming the expression "A and B" from two expressions 
and 
. In formalized languages, the conjunction of two expressions 
and 
is denoted by 
, 
, 
, 
, or 
. The expressions 
and 
are called the conjunctive terms of 
. The normal usage of the conjunction in mathematical logic corresponds to the following truth table:'
and . In formalized languages, the conjunction of two expressions and is denoted by , , , , or . The expressions and are called the conjunctive terms of . The normal usage of the conjunction in mathematical logic corresponds to the following truth table:'
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How to Cite This Entry:
Conjunction. V.E. Plisko (originator), Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://www.encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Conjunction&oldid=11757
Conjunction. V.E. Plisko (originator), Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://www.encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Conjunction&oldid=11757
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