subcontraries
/ˌsʌbˈkɑntrɛriz/
noun
- In logic, two statements that can both be true at the same time but cannot both be false.
- When debating, recognizing subcontraries helps avoid false dichotomies.
- The teacher explained that subcontraries are useful for understanding partial truths.
- In logic class, we learned that 'some birds can fly' and 'some birds cannot fly' are subcontraries.