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Free choice inference

Free choice is a phenomenon in natural language where a linguistic disjunction appears to receive a logical conjunctive interpretation when it interacts with a modal operator. For example, the following English sentences can be interpreted to mean that the addressee can watch a movie and that they can also play video games, depending on their preference:

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Advanced semantic analysis

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Map overview Semantic statistics

Free choice inference

Nodes20
Edges19
Triples4
Avg. degree1.9
Density0.1
Components1

How this topic connects Entity context

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Important terminology Word statistics

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Important terminology

free choice modal also logic valid classical natural inferences semantics disjunction paradox language watch movie play video games would principle

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
dynamic semanticsinstance ofsome researchers have proposed analyses of free choice within nonclassical frameworks0.80text
linear logicinstance ofsome researchers have proposed analyses of free choice within nonclassical frameworks0.80text
alternative semanticsinstance ofsome researchers have proposed analyses of free choice within nonclassical frameworks0.80text
and inquisitive semanticsinstance ofsome researchers have proposed analyses of free choice within nonclassical frameworks0.80text

Related concept clusters Concept neighborhoods

These clusters group vocabulary that occurs around closely connected concepts in the source material.

    Connections between topic areas Semantic bridges

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