• pmk@lemmy.sdf.org
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    8 months ago

    “Imply” can mean an indirect suggestion, but it can also mean a logical necessity. Such is language, unfortunately.

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      8 months ago

      Imo mathematical logical notation is a perverse hijacking of actual words. Like in philosophy. Or certain “academic” terms.

      Just use the existing words that already have definitions you want. Or if you must use different words, take a random one like “whales” or something. Don’t take the thing that has a definition and then use it to mean its opposite. Eventually that usage will trickle into popular usage and just confuse everyone.