universal affirmative
nounLogic.
a proposition of the form “All S is P.” Symbol: A, a
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How to use universal affirmative in a sentence
First, that if there be no universal affirmative or negative, it be carefully noted as not existing.
Novum Organum | Francis BaconBut the universal affirmative cannot be thus converted simply.
Aristotle | George GroteSuppose the thesis set up by the respondent to be an universal affirmative, or an universal negative.
Aristotle | George GroteAn universal affirmative may also state a relation between two terms whose denotation is co-extensive.
Logic | Carveth Read
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