EvLer said:what does a big inverted V stand for? it's not "and" because it's used right in front of a literal (atomic formula) not sure if it's a quantifier... This is a paper discussing approach based on deontic logic that I am scanning through, but this sign i cannot figure out how to search online...
Does anybody know?
The big inverted V symbol is commonly known as the "caret" or "chevron" symbol. It is often used in mathematics and computer science to represent exponentiation or logical XOR operations.
No, the big inverted V symbol does not have a specific meaning in different cultures. Its use is mainly limited to mathematics and computer science.
While the big inverted V symbol is most commonly used in mathematics and computer science, it can also have other meanings in different contexts. For example, in typography, it is often used as a proofreading mark to indicate that a space needs to be inserted.
The big inverted V symbol has been used in mathematical notation since the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Greek letter delta (∆), which was used to represent the concept of difference or change.
Yes, there are other symbols that are similar to the big inverted V, such as the upside-down letter "v" (ʌ) or the circumflex accent (ˆ). These symbols have different uses and meanings in various languages and fields of study.