Quantifier Definition & Meaning

quantifier
noun
  1. (logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition
  2. (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many')

Usage tips for "quantifier"

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