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quasi-formal — adj.; quasi formally, adv … Useful english dictionary
Quasi-set theory — is a formal mathematical theory of collections of indistinguishable objects, mainly motivated by the assumption that certain objects treated in quantum physics are indistinguishable. Quasi set theory is closely related to, yet distinct from,… … Wikipedia
Quasi-quotation — is a linguistic device that facilitates rigorous and terse formulation of general rules about linguistic expressions while properly observing the use mention distinction. It was introduced in by the philosopher and logician Willard van Orman… … Wikipedia
quasi corporation — n. a business which has operated as a corporation without completing the legal requirements, often in the period just before formal incorporation. See also: corporation, de facto corporation, quasi Law dictionary … Law dictionary
quasi-corporation — A business that operates as a corporation but has not completed the legal requirements, often in the period just before formal incorporation. Category: Business, LLCs & Corporations → LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships, etc. Nolo’s Plain English… … Law dictionary
formal logic — the branch of logic concerned exclusively with the principles of deductive reasoning and with the form rather than the content of propositions. [1855 60] * * * Introduction the abstract study of propositions, statements, or assertively used … Universalium
Quasi-finite field — In mathematics, a quasi finite field is a generalisation of a finite field. Standard local class field theory usually deals with complete fields whose residue field is finite , but the theory applies equally well when the residue field is only… … Wikipedia
formal/material mode of speech — A distinction that assumed great importance in the work of Carnap, particularly in his Logical Syntax of Language (1934). In the material mode of speech objects and their relations are the topic; in the formal mode, language itself is mentioned.… … Philosophy dictionary
quasi-hallucination — A term that tends to be used quite loosely to denote a percept that is reminiscent of a * hallucination proper, but lacks one or more of the latter s formal characteristics. The term quasi hallucination is often used interchangeably with terms … Dictionary of Hallucinations
formal — Synonyms and related words: High Church, Latinate, accepted, acknowledged, adjectival, admitted, adverbial, anatomic, approved, architectonic, architectural, arranged, attributive, authorized, awkward, baccalaureate service, baptismal, being done … Moby Thesaurus
