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What is the primary function of the word 'or'?
What is the primary function of the word 'or'?
- Connect two sentences in a complex manner
- Denote a specific condition
- Indicate an alternative (correct)
- Imply the necessity of both options
In logic, how is 'or' used as a sentential connective?
In logic, how is 'or' used as a sentential connective?
- Establishes a sentence as false if any constituent is true
- Creates a conditional statement
- Connects two independent clauses
- Forms a complex sentence which is true when at least one of its constituent sentences is true (correct)
What does the term 'or' indicate in the context of a logical operator?
What does the term 'or' indicate in the context of a logical operator?
- Negates the possibility of an output
- Demands both inputs to be present for an output to be made
- Allows an output only if both inputs are present
- Requires at least one of two inputs to be present for an output to be made (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
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What is the etymological connection of 'or' to Old Norse and Old English?
What is the etymological connection of 'or' to Old Norse and Old English?
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What is the primary function of the word 'or'?
What is the primary function of the word 'or'?
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What is the etymological connection of 'or' to Old Norse and Old English?
What is the etymological connection of 'or' to Old Norse and Old English?
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In logic, how is 'or' used as a sentential connective?
In logic, how is 'or' used as a sentential connective?
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What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
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What does the term 'or' indicate in the context of a logical operator?
What does the term 'or' indicate in the context of a logical operator?
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