mathematical logic

American  

noun

1. symbolic logic.

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mathematical logic British  

noun

1. symbolic logic, esp that branch concerned with the foundations of mathematics

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Etymology

Origin of mathematical logic

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Yacob, Copernicus, and others had to challenge religious authorities in arguing for a truth based on reason, mathematical logic, and scientific observation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

With its combination of mathematical logic and empirical evidence, physics helps us overcome wishful thinking and other biases.

From Scientific American • Jul. 1, 2018

Initially, Ms. Rockburne was inspired by set theory, a branch of mathematical logic.

From New York Times • May 4, 2018

In the current MSC2010, for instance, the code 03 represents mathematical logic and foundations.

From Nature • Feb. 6, 2018

His trained mathematical logic gave him an immediate solution to the enigma: he was cracking up.

From The Romantic Analogue by Skupeldyckle, W.W.