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11. Glossary
Abduction; abduction
Reasoning that consists in inferring probable causes from an observed fact.
Abstraction; abstraction
The operation of separating and considering in isolation ideas or things that are united in essence.
Absurdity; absurdity
An idea or concept whose existence seems unjustified. It results from the contradiction of a logical system by the fact.
Assertion; affirmation
Giving truth to a judgment.
Algorithm; algorithm
A finite, unambiguous sequence of instructions and operations for solving a class of problems.
Allegation; allegation
Assertion, ill-founded or false or misleading assertion.
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