universe of discourse


universe of discourse

Definition of UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE

: an inclusive class of entities that is tacitly implied or explicitly delineated as the subject of a statement, discourse, or theory

First Known Use of UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE

1881

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