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yleisyyskvanttori refers to the universal quantifier in predicate logic. It is a logical symbol, typically denoted by $\forall$, that asserts that a predicate is true for all members of a given domain. For instance, the statement "For all x, P(x)" is written symbolically as $\forall x P(x)$. This means that the property P holds for every element x in the universe of discourse.

The universal quantifier is fundamental in formal logic and mathematics. It is used to express general truths and universally quantified statements. For example, in mathematics, the statement "For every real number x, $x^2 \ge 0$" is a universally quantified statement. The domain here is the set of real numbers, and the predicate is $x^2 \ge 0$.

Understanding the universal quantifier is crucial for comprehending logical arguments and mathematical proofs. When evaluating a statement with a universal quantifier, one must consider every element in the specified domain. If even one element fails to satisfy the predicate, the entire statement is false.

The negation of a universally quantified statement is an existentially quantified statement. The negation of $\forall x P(x)$ is $\exists x \neg P(x)$, which means "There exists an x such that P(x) is false." This duality highlights the relationship between different quantifiers in logic.