mathematical logic

noun

: symbolic logic

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The crows solved the task the same way primates do, using the same mathematical logic despite having a very different brain structure. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 The portfolio tool runs tits mathematical logic on a user’s investment holdings. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The work has also spurred researchers to explore other intriguing links between mathematical logic and cryptography. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026 Instead, this is about rigorous proofs found in mathematical logic via algorithmic search. — Byron Cook, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mathematical logic

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mathematical logic was in 1853

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“Mathematical logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical%20logic. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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