possible world
logic (in modal logic) a semantic device formalizing the notion of what the world might have been like. A statement is necessarily true if and only if it is true in every possible world
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How to use possible world in a sentence
In what possible world would further discussion of that knowledge, however embarrassing, be a threat to the U.S.?
Messy Legal Rules and Procedures Make Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Doubtful | Terry McDermott | May 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe first big religious idea I ever got hold of was that this is the best possible world God could have created—because it's free.
The Root of Evil | Thomas DixonSo that we have not dwelt here upon the life-giving aspect of a possible world state, but only on its life-saving aspects.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsThe possible world, he said, then shook his head and held up his finger.
Knock Three Times! | Marion St. John WebbIts qualities and conveniences make it the only possible world game.
The Happy Golfer | Henry Leach
She had given no thought to the question whether this is the best or worst possible world.
Comrade Yetta | Albert Edwards
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