atomic formula

noun

atomic formula

noun
1

Human sciences, Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sciences A formula which does not have smaller subformulas.

  • In predicate logic, an atomic formula consists of a predicate together with its arguments, its arguments being terms.
Synonyms
prime formula
Antonyms
compound formula
Coordinate terms
molecular formula

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