alternative denial
noun
: the complex proposition that denies that both of two propositions are true
the alternative denial "not both p and q" is true if either or both of p and q are false
compare joint denial
Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of alternative denial was
in 1937
Dictionary Entries Near alternative denial
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“Alternative denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20denial. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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