How is the therefore -sign orientated?

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The orientation of the "therefore" sign is confirmed to be a right-side-up pyramid, indicating "therefore," while the upside-down pyramid signifies "because." This distinction is supported by sources such as Wikipedia and is commonly accepted in academic settings. Despite some variations in usage at certain universities, the standard interpretation aligns with the pyramid shape for "therefore." The discussion clarifies this confusion and reinforces the correct symbols for logical implications. Understanding these symbols is essential for clear communication in mathematical and logical contexts.
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How is the "therefore"-sign orientated?

Hello!
I would like to once and for all get some help sorting out an old confusion of mine: How are the dots in the "therefore"-sign orientated? Does it look like a pyramid or like a pyramid turned upside-down? Wikipedia says it is the pyramid but I have seen use of the upside-down pyramid by many people at my university; Chalmers, to mean "therefore". Also, the upside-down pyramid makes more sense to mean "therefore" since it is possible to imagine the sign to signify something like "this and this implies this", and vice versa for the "because" sign.

Thankful for answers!
/Andreas Draganis
 
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Are you talking about the 'therefore' shorthand that looks like three dots? If so, the pyramid means therefore, and the inverted pyramid means because.
 


Ok, I will now consider it verified, the pyramid means therefore. Thanks!
 

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