quantifier
quan·ti·fi·er
(kwŏn′tə-fī′ər)n.
1. Logic An operator that limits the variables of a proposition, as some or all.
2. Linguistics A word or other constituent that expresses a quantity or contrast in quantity, as some, all, or many.
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quantifier
(ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪə)n
1. (Logic) logic
a. a symbol including a variable that indicates the degree of generality of the expression in which that variable occurs, as (∃x) in (∃x)Fx, rendered "something is an F", (x) in (x)(Fx→Gx), rendered "all Fs are Gs"
b. any other symbol with an analogous interpretation: the existential quantifier, (∃x), corresponds to the words "there is something, x, such that …".
2. (Grammar) grammar a word or phrase in a natural language having this role, such as some, all, or many in English
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quan•ti•fi•er
(ˈkwɒn təˌfaɪ ər)n.
2. a word or phrase, usu. modifying a noun, that indicates quantity, as much or few.
[1875–80]
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quantifier
n (Logic) → Quantor m
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