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A statement of what ought to be the case as contrasted with what is the case.

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Source Word

ought

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɔːt/

A statement of what ought to be the case as contrasted with what is the case.

Japanese Meaning

現状と対比して、あるべき状態や理想的な状況を示す陳述

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The philosopher insisted that the ought must be distinguished from mere facts.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その哲学者は、あるべきことは単なる事実と区別されるべきだと主張した。

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A statement of what ought to be the case as contrasted with what is the case.

There are value judgments that are not reducible to observable matters of fact, and there are oughts that cannot be construed as hypothetical and, therefore, cannot be converted into statements of fact.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

oughts

（ plural ）

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