Quantifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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quantifier

 

[ หˆkwษ’ntษชหŒfaษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A quantifier is a word or phrase used to specify the quantity of objects in a sentence. In formal logic, quantifiers are used to bind variables in predicate logic.

Synonyms

quantifier phrase, quantifier word.

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Word Description / Examples
quantifier

This term is typically used in mathematical and logical contexts and refers to words or phrases that indicate quantity. It is a broad term and can apply to various fields involving measurement or amounts.

  • In the formula, 'for all x' is a quantifier.
  • The quantifier 'some' indicates that at least one element satisfies the property.
quantifier word

This term is often used in grammar and linguistics to describe a single word that signifies quantity. It's less broad than 'quantifier' and focuses on individual words.

  • 'Some,' 'all,' and 'none' are quantifier words.
  • The quantifier word 'many' implies a large but unspecified number.
quantifier phrase

This is used when referring specifically to phrases that denote quantity, generally in linguistic or grammatical analysis. It usually consists of more than one word.

  • 'A lot of,' 'a few,' and 'several' are examples of quantifier phrases.
  • Quantifier phrases help express the extent or number of something in a sentence.

Examples of usage

  • Universal quantifiers, such as 'for all' (โˆ€), specify that a property holds for all objects in a domain.
  • Existential quantifiers, such as 'there exists' (โˆƒ), specify that at least one object in a domain has a property.

Translations

Translations of the word "quantifier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quantificador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฎเคพเคชเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quantor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghitung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐะฝั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwantyfikator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ๅŒ–ๅญ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quantificateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuantificador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nicelik belirtici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘ํ™”์‚ฌ (์–‘ํ™”์ž)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญูŽุฏู‘ูุฏ ุงู„ูƒูŽู…ู‘ููŠู‘ูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvantifikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvantifikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡่ฏ (liร ngcรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvalifikator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะผะตะฝัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miqdar mรผษ™yyษ™n edici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuantificador

Etymology

The term 'quantifier' originated in the field of formal logic, particularly in the study of predicate logic. It has been used since the mid-20th century to describe words or phrases that specify the quantity of objects in a sentence. The concept of quantifiers plays a crucial role in mathematical logic and computer science, providing a formal way to express statements about sets of objects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,061, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.