Definite Function
Relevance:
Variable occurrences within this function do not contribute towards the overall relevance of those variables.
Consequently, such variables must occur in at least one other context for them to be considered relevant.
Description:
Test if the expression is known and true and definitely relevant.
Returns true if the expression is definitely relevant and fully evaluates to the literal value true, and returns false otherwise.
note
This function always evaluable.
Returns:
Boolean
Parameter:
Parameter | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Boolean | The expression |
Examples:
Expression | Result |
|---|---|
Definite( Gender = "Male" ) for a male | true |
Definite( Gender = "Male" ) for a female | false |
Definite( Pregnant ) where Gender is unknown | false |