Interpretation function

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Interpretation function is the function mapping constants of predicate logic to their denotation in the universe of discourse. Individual constants are mapped to individuals and n-place predicate letters are mapped to sets of ordered n-tuples.

Link

Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics

References

  • Gamut, L.T.F. 1991. Logic, language, and meaning, Univ. of Chicago Press, Chicago.