Disjunction
A logical proposition that connects two terms with an “or”. This can be in the form of an inclusive, or an exclusive “or”.
Example for an inclusive disjunction (adjunction):
Would you like sugar or milk in your coffee [or both]?
Example for an exclusive disjunction (contravalence):
You can have ice cream or fruit salad for dessert [but not both].
Description
The term “disjunction” is here used as a general term for two different (though closely related) logical forms that are both expressed with the same word (“or”) in common English.
Note: The term “disjunction” is also sometimes used specifically as a synonym to “adjunction”, i.e. to refer to inclusive disjunction. This can however cause confusion and is not recommended.
For more information, see the articles on adjunction and contravalence.
See also
- Adjunction – inclusive disjunction: A or B (or both)
- Contravalence - exclusive disjunction: A or B (but not both)
More information
- Logical disjunction on Wikipedia