CONJUNCTIVE NORMAL FORM


Meaning of CONJUNCTIVE NORMAL FORM in English

< logic > (CNF) A logical formula consisting of a conjunction of disjunctions of terms where no disjunction contains a conjunction. Such a formula might also be described as a product of sums. E.g. the CNF of

(A and B) or C is (A or C) and (B or C).

Contrast Disjunctive Normal Form .

(1995-12-10)

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