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logicism

/ˈlɒdʒɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does logicism mean?

noun

The theory that mathematics is reducible to logic, or that mathematical truths can be deduced from logical axioms. This theory was influential in the development of modern logic and mathematics.

Example

"The mathematician's use of logicism led to a major breakthrough in the field of number theory."

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