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O consequente
The consequent is the part of a conditional asserted to follow from the antecedent. Denying it refutes the antecedent, a move called modus tollens.
Examples in context
O consequente segue do antecedente.
The consequent follows from the antecedent.
Negamos o consequente para refutar a tese.
We deny the consequent to refute the thesis.
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