Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contrapositive
noun
/ˌkɒn.trəˈpɒ.zə.tɪv/
Definition
The contrapositive of a statement is formed by negating both the hypothesis and the conclusion of the conditional statement and then reversing them.
Examples
- If the statement is “If it rains, then the ground is wet”, the contrapositive is “If the ground is not wet, then it does not rain”.
- The contrapositive always has the same truth value as the original statement.
Meaning
In logic, the contrapositive is an essential concept used to determine the validity of implications.
Synonyms
- – None
