weaker

/ˈwiːkə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the latter entails the former, but the former does not entail the latter.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “weaker” mean?

Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the latter entails the former, but the former does not entail the latter.

Is “weaker” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.