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 : -

  1. A.

    α ⊨ β

  2. B.

    α ⊆ β

  3. C.

    β ⊨ α

  4. 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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