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In Logical Calculus of Mathematics , logical biconditional (sometimes also known as the '''material biconditional''') is a Logical Operator connecting two statements to assert, ''p'' If And Only If ''q'' where ''p'' is a '' Hypothesis '' (or ''antecedent'') and ''q'' is a '' Conclusion '' (or ''consequent''). The operator is denoted using a doubleheaded arrow "↔" or '''EQV'''. It is logically equivalent to (p → q) ∧ (q → p), or the XNOR boolean operator.

The hypothesis is sometimes also called "sufficient condition" while the conclusion may be called "necessary condition".

It is defined using the following Truth Table :