 ##  [Literal Count](/literal-count) 

  ##  [Literal Count](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/literal-count-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

The total number of literal occurrences in a formula or clause set, counting each appearance of an atomic proposition or its negation separately.