symbolic logic

American

noun

a modern development of formal logic employing a special notation or symbolism capable of manipulation in accordance with precise rules.

symbolic logic British

noun

another term for formal logic

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Etymology

Origin of symbolic logic

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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It turns out, chatbot passwords deserve a bit more protection than a Netflix login.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

I’ll leave it up to you and your ex to decide who gets to keep the Netflix login.

From Fox News • Aug. 21, 2021

If you’re still using a Netflix login that belongs to the parents of your ex’s roommate, then you know how easy it is to stay digitally signed on to the past.

From Slate • May 16, 2018

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