The mathematical notation to describe logical entailment of a sentence “α…
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The mathematical notation to describe logical entailment of a sentence “α entails another sentence β” is : -
- A.
α ⊨ β
- B.
α ⊆ β
- C.
β ⊨ α
- D.
β ⊆ α
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Correct answer: A
Answer: The correct notation is α ⊨ β.
Definition: α ⊨ β means that every model that satisfies α also satisfies β (i.e., there is no model where α is true and β is false).
Equivalent model-theoretic formulation: Mod(α) ⊆ Mod(β).
Do not confuse semantic entailment (⊨) with syntactic provability (⊢).
Be careful with order: writing β ⊨ α or Mod(β) ⊆ Mod(α) states the opposite entailment (that β entails α).
Conclusion: The standard notation expressing that α entails β is α ⊨ β.
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